How severe is CVE-2017-1789?

CVE-2017-1789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1789?

CVE-2017-1789 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Monitoring. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1789?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1789 published?

CVE-2017-1789 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1789

CVE-2017-1789 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Monitoring with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Monitoring
Published: 2018-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6 6.2.3 and 6.3.0 could allow an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code through unspecified methods. IBM X-Force ID: 137034.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1789?: IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6 6.2.3 and 6.3.0 could allow an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code through unspecified methods. IBM X-Force ID: 137034.
How severe is CVE-2017-1789?: CVE-2017-1789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1789?: CVE-2017-1789 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Monitoring. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1789 published?: CVE-2017-1789 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_monitoring:6.3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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