How severe is CVE-2017-1773?

CVE-2017-1773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1773 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1773?

CVE-2017-1773 affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1773?

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

When was CVE-2017-1773 published?

CVE-2017-1773 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1773

CVE-2017-1773 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datapower Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Ibm Datapower Gateway
Published: 2018-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DataPower Gateways 7.1, 7,2, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow an attacker using man-in-the-middle techniques to spoof DNS responses to perform DNS cache poisoning and redirect Internet traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 136817.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1773?: IBM DataPower Gateways 7.1, 7,2, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow an attacker using man-in-the-middle techniques to spoof DNS responses to perform DNS cache poisoning and redirect Internet traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 136817.
How severe is CVE-2017-1773?: CVE-2017-1773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1773 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1773?: CVE-2017-1773 affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1773?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1773 published?: CVE-2017-1773 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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