How severe is CVE-2017-1480?

CVE-2017-1480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1480?

CVE-2017-1480 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1480?

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

When was CVE-2017-1480 published?

CVE-2017-1480 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1480

CVE-2017-1480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
Published: 2018-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a remote user. IBM X-Force ID: 128617.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1480?: IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 8.0.0 through 8.0.1.6, and 9.0.0 through 9.0.3.1 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a remote user. IBM X-Force ID: 128617.
How severe is CVE-2017-1480?: CVE-2017-1480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1480?: CVE-2017-1480 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1480 published?: CVE-2017-1480 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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