How severe is CVE-2017-1527?

CVE-2017-1527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1527?

CVE-2017-1527 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 72 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1527?

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-2017-1527 published?

CVE-2017-1527 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1527

CVE-2017-1527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Process Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Business Process Manager
Published: 2017-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 130156.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1527?: IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 130156.
How severe is CVE-2017-1527?: CVE-2017-1527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1527?: CVE-2017-1527 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 72 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1527?: 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-2017-1527 published?: CVE-2017-1527 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (72)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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