CVE-2017-1222 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 26 Oct 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Anonymous users can access protected resources in IBM BigFix Platform due to missing authentication checks, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1222?

CVE-2017-1222 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) does not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas. IBM X-Force ID: 123862.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-1222 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1222 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qw7p-qjwr-4v7h.