LOW
CVE-2017-7434
CWE-532Published: March 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In the JDBC driver of NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.6 sending out incorrect XML configurations could result in passwords being logged into exception logfiles.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-7434 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netiq1 product(s)
identity manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-7434
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-532
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-532)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-7434 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.