How severe is CVE-2017-1795?

CVE-2017-1795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1795?

CVE-2017-1795 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq Managed File Transfer. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1795?

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

When was CVE-2017-1795 published?

CVE-2017-1795 was published on 2018-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1795

CVE-2017-1795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq Managed File Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq Managed File Transfer
Published: 2018-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 through 9.0.4 could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information via trace logs in IBM WebSphere MQ Managed File Transfer. IBM X-Force ID: 137042.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1795?: IBM WebSphere MQ 7.5, 8.0, and 9.0 through 9.0.4 could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information via trace logs in IBM WebSphere MQ Managed File Transfer. IBM X-Force ID: 137042.
How severe is CVE-2017-1795?: CVE-2017-1795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1795?: CVE-2017-1795 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq Managed File Transfer. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1795?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1795 published?: CVE-2017-1795 was published on 2018-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:9.0.1:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:9.0.2:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:9.0.3:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:9.0.4:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*

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