CVE-2017-1628

Name: CVE-2017-1628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-27T21:29:00.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1628 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Business Process Manager 8.6.0.0 allows authenticated users to stop and resume the Event Manager by calling a REST API with incorrect authorization checks.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 8.6.0.0 allows authenticated users to stop and resume the Event Manager by calling a REST API with incorrect authorization checks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6.0.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009496Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101900Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039777Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133126Issue Tracking, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009496Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101900Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039777Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133126Issue Tracking, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1628?

IBM Business Process Manager 8.6.0.0 allows authenticated users to stop and resume the Event Manager by calling a REST API with incorrect authorization checks.

How severe is CVE-2017-1628?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1628 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1628?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-1628?

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Source: NVD / NIST