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6.1

Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension can let attackers run code

CVE-2017-2929 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The Adobe Acrobat extension for Chrome (version 15.1.0.3 and earlier) can be tricked into running malicious scripts from a web page. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the user's browser and potentially steal data or change settings. Update the extension to the latest version or remove it if it is not needed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
adobe acrobat 15.1.0.3
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:15.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
Original advisory text
Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension version 15.1.0.3 and earlier have a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to JavaScript code execution.
Adobe Acrobat Chrome extension version 15.1.0.3 and earlier have a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to JavaScript code execution.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published24 Jan 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-2929 · NVD
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