How severe is CVE-2017-1407?

CVE-2017-1407 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-2017-1407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1407?

CVE-2017-1407 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1407?

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-2017-1407 published?

CVE-2017-1407 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1407

CVE-2017-1407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence
Published: 2017-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 127394.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1407?: IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 127394.
How severe is CVE-2017-1407?: CVE-2017-1407 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-2017-1407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1407?: CVE-2017-1407 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1407?: 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-2017-1407 published?: CVE-2017-1407 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_governance_and_intelligence:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_governance_and_intelligence:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_privileged_identity_manager:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_privileged_identity_manager:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_privileged_identity_manager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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