HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-8711
HIGH

CVE-2016-8711

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 10, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A potential remote code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parsing functionality of Nitro Pro 10. A specially crafted PDF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send the victim a specific PDF file to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8711 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

gonitro1 product(s)
nitro pdf pro
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155
ADVISORYhttp://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155
ADVISORYhttp://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96155Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0224/Technical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-8711
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 10, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-8711 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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