Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Older iOS versions of the Komoot Cycling & Hiking Maps app failed to verify server certificates. A person controlling or intercepting network traffic could impersonate a server and potentially read sensitive app communications. The public record does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted mobile-app exposure, not an enterprise-wide emergency. Prioritize confirmation through MDM or mobile inventory. Escalate if vulnerable versions are found on users handling sensitive travel, location, or account data over untrusted networks.
Technical view
CVE-2017-14709 is missing X.509 certificate validation in Komoot for iOS before 9.3.2. The vulnerability enables man-in-the-middle server spoofing with a crafted certificate, potentially exposing sensitive information. The provided sources do not identify affected CPEs, CWE mapping, exploit maturity, or detailed remediation beyond the version boundary.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to iOS devices running Komoot Cycling & Hiking Maps before version 9.3.2. Risk is higher on untrusted networks where traffic interception is plausible. Current enterprise exposure depends on whether this old app version remains installed on managed or bring-your-own devices.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing or cited source indicates active exploitation. Exploitation would require a network-positioned attacker able to intercept traffic and present a crafted certificate. The sources support potential sensitive information exposure but do not describe observed incidents.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch note, or exploit-status detail is present in the bundle. Analysis should stay tied to the named app, platform, and pre-9.3.2 version range. Avoid expanding impact beyond man-in-the-middle spoofing and possible sensitive information disclosure.
Mitigation direction
- Update Komoot for iOS to version 9.3.2 or later.
- Check vendor or App Store guidance for current supported versions.
- Use MDM controls to block or remove outdated vulnerable app versions.
- Prioritize users who use public Wi-Fi or travel frequently.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS devices for installed Komoot app versions.
- Confirm no device runs Komoot for iOS before 9.3.2.
- Review mobile app risk tooling for certificate validation findings.
- Document any unmanaged-device exposure separately from managed fleet exposure.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.crissyfield.de/blog/2017/12/14/missing-certificate-validation/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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