PatchTheCVECVE-2017-5919: The 21st Century Insurance app 10.0.0 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allow
CVE-2017-5919 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting 21st century insurance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The 21st Century Insurance app 10.0.0 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-295 |
| Published | 2017-05-05 |
| 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-2017-5919?
21st century insurance: upgrade to newer than 10.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-5919 being exploited?
CVE-2017-5919 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-2017-5919 affect?
CVE-2017-5919 affects 21st century insurance. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The 21st Century Insurance app 10.0.0 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How urgent is CVE-2017-5919?
Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action