How severe is CVE-2017-1784?

CVE-2017-1784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1784?

CVE-2017-1784 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-2017-1784?

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

When was CVE-2017-1784 published?

CVE-2017-1784 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1784

CVE-2017-1784 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2018-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could produce results in temporary files that contain highly sensitive information that can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136858.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1784?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could produce results in temporary files that contain highly sensitive information that can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136858.
How severe is CVE-2017-1784?: CVE-2017-1784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1784?: CVE-2017-1784 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-2017-1784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1784 published?: CVE-2017-1784 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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