How severe is CVE-2017-1701?

CVE-2017-1701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1701?

CVE-2017-1701 primarily affects Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1701?

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-2017-1701 published?

CVE-2017-1701 was published on 2018-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1701

CVE-2017-1701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
Published: 2018-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Team Concert (RTC) 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, and 6.0.5 stores credentials for users using a weak encryption algorithm, which could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 134393.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1701?: IBM Team Concert (RTC) 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, and 6.0.5 stores credentials for users using a weak encryption algorithm, which could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 134393.
How severe is CVE-2017-1701?: CVE-2017-1701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1701?: CVE-2017-1701 primarily affects Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1701?: 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-2017-1701 published?: CVE-2017-1701 was published on 2018-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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