CVE-2017-8918: XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to

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MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8918 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting dive assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2017-09-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: blackwave

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-12 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blackwave dive assistant DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dive-assistant || rpm -q dive-assistant || dive-assistant --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dive-assistant sudo apt install dive-assistant=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold dive-assistant

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dive-assistant sudo dnf downgrade dive-assistant-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dive-assistant

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Dive Assistant Template Builder 8.0 - XML External Entity Injection

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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-2017-8918?

dive assistant: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8918 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8918 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-2017-8918 affect?

CVE-2017-8918 affects dive assistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-8918?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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