How severe is CVE-2017-1181?

CVE-2017-1181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1181?

CVE-2017-1181 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Monitoring. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1181?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1181 published?

CVE-2017-1181 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1181

CVE-2017-1181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Monitoring with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Monitoring
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Monitoring Portal V6 client could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges for IBM Tivoli Monitoring, caused by the default console connection not being encrypted. IBM X-Force ID: 123487.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1181?: IBM Tivoli Monitoring Portal V6 client could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges for IBM Tivoli Monitoring, caused by the default console connection not being encrypted. IBM X-Force ID: 123487.
How severe is CVE-2017-1181?: CVE-2017-1181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1181?: CVE-2017-1181 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Monitoring. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1181 published?: CVE-2017-1181 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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