PatchTheCVECVE-2017-9095: XXE in Diving Log 6.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files through a crafted dive.xml file that is mi
CVE-2017-9095 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting diving log. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
XXE in Diving Log 6.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files through a crafted dive.xml file that is mishandled during a Subsurface import.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.7% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2017-09-08 |
| 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
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: Diving Log 6.0 - XML External Entity Injection
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-2017-9095?
diving log: upgrade to 6.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-9095 being exploited?
CVE-2017-9095 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-2017-9095 affect?
CVE-2017-9095 affects diving log. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). XXE in Diving Log 6.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files through a crafted dive.xml file that is mishandled during a Subsurface import.
How urgent is CVE-2017-9095?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference