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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-1221 · published 13 November 2017

CVE-2017-1221: Ibm bigfix platform weak password requirements vulnerability

Ibm · Bigfix Platform

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 123861.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 1.6% · top 25.5% CWE-521 · Weak password requirements
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 5.0
1.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 123861.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177 Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861 Issue TrackingVDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177 Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861 Issue TrackingVDB EntryVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-1221), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.