What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1378?

CVE-2017-1378 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-1378?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-1378. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tivoli Storage Manager CVE-2017-1378

HIGH

Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)

2017-10-05 psirt@us.ibm.com

Information Disclosure IBM VMware Tivoli Storage Manager

7.8

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 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.04%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker with access to the system could obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) disclosed unencrypted login credentials to Vmware vCenter in the application trace output which could be obtained by a local user. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. 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 Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) disclosed unencrypted login credentials to Vmware vCenter in the application trace output which could be obtained by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 126875. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

High

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 89% 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 HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

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

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +39

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:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006215 ADVISORY https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/126875

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