How severe is CVE-2017-1487?

CVE-2017-1487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1487?

CVE-2017-1487 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1487?

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

When was CVE-2017-1487 published?

CVE-2017-1487 was published on 2017-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1487

CVE-2017-1487 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Sterling File Gateway
Published: 2017-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information such as login ids on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 128626.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1487?: IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information such as login ids on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 128626.
How severe is CVE-2017-1487?: CVE-2017-1487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1487?: CVE-2017-1487 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1487 published?: CVE-2017-1487 was published on 2017-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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