How severe is CVE-2017-1779?

CVE-2017-1779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1779 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-2017-1779?

CVE-2017-1779 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1779?

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-2017-1779 published?

CVE-2017-1779 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1779

CVE-2017-1779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2018-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could store cached credentials locally that could be obtained by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136824.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1779?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could store cached credentials locally that could be obtained by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136824.
How severe is CVE-2017-1779?: CVE-2017-1779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1779 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-2017-1779?: CVE-2017-1779 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1779?: 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-2017-1779 published?: CVE-2017-1779 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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