How severe is CVE-2017-1681?

CVE-2017-1681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1681?

CVE-2017-1681 affects Ibm Liberty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1681?

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

When was CVE-2017-1681 published?

CVE-2017-1681 was published on 2018-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1681

CVE-2017-1681 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Liberty with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Liberty
Published: 2018-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (IBM Liberty for Java for Bluemix 3.15) could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of application requests, which could allow unauthorized access to read a file. IBM X-Force ID: 134003.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1681?: IBM WebSphere Application Server (IBM Liberty for Java for Bluemix 3.15) could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of application requests, which could allow unauthorized access to read a file. IBM X-Force ID: 134003.
How severe is CVE-2017-1681?: CVE-2017-1681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1681?: CVE-2017-1681 affects Ibm Liberty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1681 published?: CVE-2017-1681 was published on 2018-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:liberty:*:*:*:*:*:bluemix:*:*

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