How severe is CVE-2017-1201?

CVE-2017-1201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1201?

CVE-2017-1201 affects Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1201?

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-2017-1201 published?

CVE-2017-1201 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1201

CVE-2017-1201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics
Published: 2017-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) stores user credentials in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123676.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1201?: IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) stores user credentials in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123676.
How severe is CVE-2017-1201?: CVE-2017-1201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1201?: CVE-2017-1201 affects Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1201?: 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-2017-1201 published?: CVE-2017-1201 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_security_compliance_analytics:1.9.79:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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