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Websphere Message Broker CVE-2017-1207

MEDIUM
Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)
2017-07-05 psirt@us.ibm.com
Information Disclosure IBM Integration Bus Websphere Message Broker
5.5
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-522
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential protection in transit/storage
Impact

CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.05%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

IBM WebSphere Message Broker stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Hash passwords with strong algorithms (bcrypt, argon2), encrypt credentials in transit and at rest, never log credentials.

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This vulnerability is classified as Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522), which allows attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms. IBM WebSphere Message Broker stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123777. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Message Broker, Ibm Integration Bus.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM WebSphere Message Broker stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123777.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 85% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

28
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:10.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:10.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:10.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005382 ADVISORY https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123777 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99368

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