CVE-2017-1787

Name: CVE-2017-1787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-02T17:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1787 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2 and 6.0.5 contains an undisclosed vulnerability that could allow a local user with administrative privileges to obtain hard coded user credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 137022.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2 and 6.0.5 contains an undisclosed vulnerability that could allow a local user with administrative privileges to obtain hard coded user credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 137022.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	2.1.2
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013961Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/137022VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013961Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/137022VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1787?

IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2 and 6.0.5 contains an undisclosed vulnerability that could allow a local user with administrative privileges to obtain hard coded user credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 137022.

How severe is CVE-2017-1787?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1787 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1787?

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-2017-1787?

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Source: NVD / NIST