Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20098 and earlier, 2019.010.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30127 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30482 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
CVE-2019-7117
CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
This critical-severity CVE scores 9.8 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 6.6%, top 7% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
9.8
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 7%CVSS: 9.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 9.8
- EG Score
- 9.8(medium)
- EG Risk
- 51(Track)EG Risk 51/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity98% × 45%Exploitation7% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS
- 93.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 23, 2019
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
References (2)
- psirt@adobehttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-17.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-17.html
Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2019-7117?
CVE-2019-7117 is a critical vulnerability published on May 23, 2019. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20098 and earlier, 2019.010.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30127 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30482 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
When was CVE-2019-7117 disclosed?
CVE-2019-7117 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 23, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2019-7117 actively exploited?
CVE-2019-7117 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-7117?
CVE-2019-7117 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2019-7117?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2019-7117, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
Dependency Blast Radius
Explore the affected products and dependency analysis for CVE-2019-7117
Is Your Infrastructure Affected by CVE-2019-7117?
EchelonGraph automatically scans your cloud infrastructure and maps CVE exposure using blast radius analysis.