How severe is CVE-2017-1786?

CVE-2017-1786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1786?

CVE-2017-1786 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1786?

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

When was CVE-2017-1786 published?

CVE-2017-1786 was published on 2018-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1786

CVE-2017-1786 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2018-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0 through 9.0.4 under special circumstances could allow an authenticated user to consume all resources due to a memory leak resulting in service loss. IBM X-Force ID: 136975.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1786?: IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0 through 9.0.4 under special circumstances could allow an authenticated user to consume all resources due to a memory leak resulting in service loss. IBM X-Force ID: 136975.
How severe is CVE-2017-1786?: CVE-2017-1786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1786?: CVE-2017-1786 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1786 published?: CVE-2017-1786 was published on 2018-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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