How severe is CVE-2017-1459?

CVE-2017-1459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1459?

CVE-2017-1459 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1459?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-1459 published?

CVE-2017-1459 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1459

CVE-2017-1459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 8.0.0 and 9.0.0 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 128378.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1459?: IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 8.0.0 and 9.0.0 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 128378.
How severe is CVE-2017-1459?: CVE-2017-1459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1459?: CVE-2017-1459 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1459 published?: CVE-2017-1459 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_9.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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