MEDIUM
CVE-2017-1784
CWE-200Published: January 29, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could produce results in temporary files that contain highly sensitive information that can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 136858.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-1784 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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 (10)
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011561Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040299Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/136858VDB 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=swg22011561Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040299Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/136858VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190401-0003/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-1784
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 29, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-1784 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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