How severe is CVE-2017-1720?

CVE-2017-1720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-1720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1720?

CVE-2017-1720 primarily affects Ibm Notes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1720?

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

When was CVE-2017-1720 published?

CVE-2017-1720 was published on 2018-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1720

CVE-2017-1720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Notes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm Notes
Published: 2018-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC. IBM X-Force ID: 134807.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1720?: IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands by carefully crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC. IBM X-Force ID: 134807.
How severe is CVE-2017-1720?: CVE-2017-1720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-1720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1720?: CVE-2017-1720 primarily affects Ibm Notes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1720 published?: CVE-2017-1720 was published on 2018-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:9.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.1.1:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.1.2:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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