How severe is CVE-2017-1716?

CVE-2017-1716 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-2017-1716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1716?

CVE-2017-1716 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1716?

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

When was CVE-2017-1716 published?

CVE-2017-1716 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1716

CVE-2017-1716 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler
Published: 2017-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.6.0, 9.1.0, and 9.2.0 could disclose sensitive information to a local attacker due to improper permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 134638.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1716?: IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.6.0, 9.1.0, and 9.2.0 could disclose sensitive information to a local attacker due to improper permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 134638.
How severe is CVE-2017-1716?: CVE-2017-1716 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-2017-1716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1716?: CVE-2017-1716 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1716 published?: CVE-2017-1716 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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