CVE-2017-1527

Name: CVE-2017-1527
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-26T17:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1527 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 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 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 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: 130156.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.97%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.0.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.1.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.1.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.1.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.3
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.5.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.7.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007346Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130156VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007346Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130156VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1527?

How severe is CVE-2017-1527?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1527 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1527?

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