CVE-2017-1386: ibm api_connect Weak Password Requirements
CVSS: 5.9v3.0MediumModified
Published 31-07-2017Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-1386 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Weak Password Requirements vulnerability in ibm api_connect. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 31-07-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 could allow a user to bypass policy restrictions and create non-compliant passwords which could be intercepted and decrypted using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 127160.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
67%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.16% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score1.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- api_connect5.0.7.1 | 5.0.0.0 | 5.0.0.1 | 5.0.1.0 | 5.0.2.0 | 5.0.3.0 | 5.0.4.0 | 5.0.5.0 | 5.0.6.0 | 5.0.6.1 | 5.0.6.2 | 5.0.7.0
- api_management4.0.0.0 | 4.0.0.1 | 4.0.1.0 | 4.0.2.0 | 4.0.2.1 | 4.0.3.0 | 4.0.4.0 | 4.0.4.1 | 4.0.4.2 | 4.0.4.3 | 4.0.4.4 | 4.0.4.5
1 vendor · 2 products