Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an old iOS mobile banking app that did not properly verify SSL server certificates. If users still run the affected version, an attacker positioned between the phone and service could impersonate the server and capture sensitive information. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted legacy mobile exposure review. It is serious for affected users because banking credentials may be exposed, but the available sources do not justify an organization-wide emergency without evidence the vulnerable app remains in use.
Technical view
CVE-2017-9565 affects first-security-bank-sleepy-eye-mobile/id870531890 app 3.0.0 for iOS. The issue is missing X.509 certificate validation for SSL servers, enabling server spoofing with a crafted certificate in a man-in-the-middle position. Public metadata lists no CWE, CPE, CVSS vector, or vendor remediation details.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations or users with the affected iOS app version 3.0.0 installed or supported. The provided CVE metadata does not identify broader affected products, backend exposure, or current app availability.
Exploitation context
The CVE describes a man-in-the-middle scenario requiring the attacker to intercept network traffic and present a crafted certificate. The bundle does not show KEV listing, public exploitation in the wild, or weaponized exploit evidence.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, affected vendor field, or remediation data are provided. Analysis should stay scoped to the named iOS app and version unless vendor documentation confirms additional affected builds or fixes.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or app-store guidance for fixed versions or retirement status.
- Remove or replace the affected app version from managed devices.
- Advise users not to enter credentials through unsupported app versions.
- Enforce mobile device management inventory for legacy banking apps.
Validation and detection
- Identify any managed iOS devices with app version 3.0.0 installed.
- Confirm current vendor app versions verify SSL certificates correctly.
- Review mobile app security test results for certificate validation findings.
- Check whether support teams still direct users to the affected app.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- 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://medium.com/%40chronic_9612/advisory-44-credit-union-apps-for-ios-may-allow-login-credential-exposure-4d2f380b85c5CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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