How severe is CVE-2017-1309?

CVE-2017-1309 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-2017-1309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1309?

CVE-2017-1309 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1309?

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-2017-1309 published?

CVE-2017-1309 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1309

CVE-2017-1309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server
Published: 2017-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server 11.0 - 11.6 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 125463.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1309?: IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server 11.0 - 11.6 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 125463.
How severe is CVE-2017-1309?: CVE-2017-1309 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-2017-1309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1309?: CVE-2017-1309 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1309?: 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-2017-1309 published?: CVE-2017-1309 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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