Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-1092?

Affected: Informix Open Admin Tool (Ibm) versions 11.5, 11.7, 12.1; Informix Servers versions >= 11.5, 11.7, 12.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-1092 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-1092 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-1092?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-1092?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2017-1092 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2017-1092

CriticalPublic exploit

IBM Informix Open Admin Tool 11.5, 11.7, and 12.1 could allow an unauthorized user to execute arbitrary code as system admin on Windows servers.

Published May 22, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-1092 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Informix Open Admin Tool (Ibm), Informix Servers.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

IBM Informix Open Admin Tool 11.5, 11.7, and 12.1 could allow an unauthorized user to execute arbitrary code as system admin on Windows servers. IBM X-Force ID: 120390.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Informix Open Admin ToolIbm	11.5, 11.7, 12.1	n/a
Informix Servers	>= 11.5, 11.7, 12.1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 22, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

References

patchhttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002897
exploitMSF ibm_openadmin_tool_soap_welcomeserver_exec.rb
exploitExploitDB-42091
exploitExploitDB-42541
other42091

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

IBM Informix Open Admin Tool 11.5, 11.7, and 12.1 could allow an unauthorized user to execute arbitrary code as system admin on Windows servers.
Affected: Informix Open Admin Tool (Ibm) versions 11.5, 11.7, 12.1; Informix Servers versions >= 11.5, 11.7, 12.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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