How severe is CVE-2017-1318?

CVE-2017-1318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1318?

CVE-2017-1318 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1318?

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-2017-1318 published?

CVE-2017-1318 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1318

CVE-2017-1318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Mq Appliance
Published: 2017-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Appliance 8.0 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated messaging administrator to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by command execution. IBM X-Force ID: 125730.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1318?: IBM MQ Appliance 8.0 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated messaging administrator to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by command execution. IBM X-Force ID: 125730.
How severe is CVE-2017-1318?: CVE-2017-1318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1318?: CVE-2017-1318 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1318?: 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-2017-1318 published?: CVE-2017-1318 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:8.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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