How severe is CVE-2017-1289?

CVE-2017-1289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-1289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1289?

CVE-2017-1289 primarily affects Ibm Sdk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1289?

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-2017-1289 published?

CVE-2017-1289 was published on 2017-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1289

CVE-2017-1289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Sdk
Published: 2017-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition is vulnerable XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 125150.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1289?: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition is vulnerable XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 125150.
How severe is CVE-2017-1289?: CVE-2017-1289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-1289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1289?: CVE-2017-1289 primarily affects Ibm Sdk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1289?: 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-2017-1289 published?: CVE-2017-1289 was published on 2017-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:service_refresh_16_fp41:*:*:java_technology_edition:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:service_refresh_8_fp41:*:*:java_technology_edition:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:service_refresh_10_fp1:*:*:java_technology_edition:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:service_refresh_4_fp1:*:*:java_technology_edition:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:service_refresh_4_fp2:*:*:java_technology_edition:*:*:*

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