MEDIUM
CVE-2017-1783
CWE-287Published: January 29, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could allow a local user to change parameters set from the Cognos Analytics menus without proper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 136857.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-1783 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011561Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102863Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040299Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/136857VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190401-0003/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011561Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102863Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040299Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/136857VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190401-0003/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-1783
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 29, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-287)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-1783 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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