CVE-2018-17502: The Receptionist for iPad could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error in

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-17502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting the receptionist for ipad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Receptionist for iPad could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error in the contact.json file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the contact names, phone numbers and emails.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2019-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: thereceptionist

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-21 16:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thereceptionist the receptionist for ipad DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-receptionist-for-ipad || rpm -q the-receptionist-for-ipad || the-receptionist-for-ipad --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-receptionist-for-ipad sudo apt install the-receptionist-for-ipad=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold the-receptionist-for-ipad

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

dnf --showduplicates list the-receptionist-for-ipad sudo dnf downgrade the-receptionist-for-ipad-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add the-receptionist-for-ipad

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-17502?

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

Is CVE-2018-17502 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17502 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-2018-17502 affect?

CVE-2018-17502 affects the receptionist for ipad. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). The Receptionist for iPad could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error in the contact.json file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the contact names, phone numbers and emails.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17502?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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