How severe is CVE-2017-1622?

CVE-2017-1622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1622?

CVE-2017-1622 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1622?

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

When was CVE-2017-1622 published?

CVE-2017-1622 was published on 2018-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1622

CVE-2017-1622 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics
Published: 2018-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2.8 and 7.3 does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This weakness might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. IBM X-force ID: 133120.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1622?: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2.8 and 7.3 does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This weakness might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. IBM X-force ID: 133120.
How severe is CVE-2017-1622?: CVE-2017-1622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1622?: CVE-2017-1622 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1622?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1622 published?: CVE-2017-1622 was published on 2018-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:p9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.3.1:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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