PatchTheCVECVE-2017-2156: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Vivaldi installer for Windows prior to version 1.7.735.48 allows an att
CVE-2017-2156 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vivaldi installer for windows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Vivaldi installer for Windows prior to version 1.7.735.48 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| Published | 2017-04-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-2156?
vivaldi installer for windows: upgrade to newer than 1.7.735.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-2156 being exploited?
CVE-2017-2156 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-2156 affect?
CVE-2017-2156 affects vivaldi installer for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Vivaldi installer for Windows prior to version 1.7.735.48 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.
How urgent is CVE-2017-2156?
Priority 49/100. High severity