How severe is CVE-2017-1223?

CVE-2017-1223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1223?

CVE-2017-1223 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1223?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-1223 published?

CVE-2017-1223 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1223

CVE-2017-1223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2017-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 123902.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1223?: IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 123902.
How severe is CVE-2017-1223?: CVE-2017-1223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1223?: CVE-2017-1223 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1223 published?: CVE-2017-1223 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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