How severe is CVE-2017-1258?

CVE-2017-1258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1258?

CVE-2017-1258 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1258?

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

When was CVE-2017-1258 published?

CVE-2017-1258 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1258

CVE-2017-1258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2017-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.0 and 10.1 does not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas. IBM X-Force ID: 124685

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1258?: IBM Security Guardium 10.0 and 10.1 does not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas. IBM X-Force ID: 124685
How severe is CVE-2017-1258?: CVE-2017-1258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1258?: CVE-2017-1258 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1258 published?: CVE-2017-1258 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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