How severe is CVE-2017-1362?

CVE-2017-1362 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-2017-1362 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-2017-1362?

CVE-2017-1362 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1362?

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-2017-1362 published?

CVE-2017-1362 was published on 2017-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1362

CVE-2017-1362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2017-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 126801.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1362?: IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 126801.
How severe is CVE-2017-1362?: CVE-2017-1362 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-2017-1362 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-2017-1362?: CVE-2017-1362 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1362?: 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-2017-1362 published?: CVE-2017-1362 was published on 2017-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ibm Security Identity Manager

CVE-2019-4675 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it…
CVE-2018-1969 — Critical (CVSS 9.0): IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be…
CVE-2021-29686 — High (CVSS 8.8): IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security and perform actions that they…
CVE-2019-4561 — High (CVSS 8.8): IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by…
CVE-2018-1453 — High (CVSS 8.8): IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0 allows an authenticated attacker to upload or transfer files of…
CVE-2016-0335 — High (CVSS 8.8): Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0…

All CVEs affecting Ibm Security Identity Manager →

Other CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-7312 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): CWE‑522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in web services in Progress Sitefinity version from 14.0.7700 to…
CVE-2026-29128 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver firmware ships with multiple daemon configuration files for routing components (e.g.,…
CVE-2025-54863 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Radiometrics VizAir is vulnerable to exposure of the system's REST API key through a publicly accessible configuration…
CVE-2024-12799 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in OpenText Identity Manager Advanced Edition on Windows, Linux, 64…
CVE-2024-51545 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Username Enumeration vulnerabilities allow access to application level username add, delete, modify and list…
CVE-2023-1778 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): This vulnerability exists in GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware versions prior to v4.28 (except v4.21) due to…

Browse all CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerabilities →