How severe is CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1231?

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

When was CVE-2017-1231 published?

CVE-2017-1231 was published on 2018-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1231

CVE-2017-1231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2018-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 - 9.5.9 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123910.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1231?: IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 - 9.5.9 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123910.
How severe is CVE-2017-1231?: CVE-2017-1231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1231?: CVE-2017-1231 affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1231 published?: CVE-2017-1231 was published on 2018-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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