CVE-2017-1458

Name: CVE-2017-1458
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-05T21:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1458 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 128377.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Network Security	5.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007551Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128377VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007551Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128377VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1458?

How severe is CVE-2017-1458?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1458 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1458?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST