How severe is CVE-2017-1783?

CVE-2017-1783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1783?

CVE-2017-1783 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-2017-1783?

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

When was CVE-2017-1783 published?

CVE-2017-1783 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1783

CVE-2017-1783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2018-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could allow a local user to change parameters set from the Cognos Analytics menus without proper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 136857.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1783?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could allow a local user to change parameters set from the Cognos Analytics menus without proper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 136857.
How severe is CVE-2017-1783?: CVE-2017-1783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1783?: CVE-2017-1783 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-2017-1783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1783 published?: CVE-2017-1783 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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