CVE-2017-1268

CVE-2017-1268 describes a cryptographic weakness in IBM Security Guardium versions 10 and 10.5, where the software uses a one-way hash for sensitive inputs like passwords without incorporating a salt. This omission makes the hashed data more susceptible to brute-force or rainbow table attacks. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a high potential for confidentiality impact if exploited, with low attack complexity and no required user interaction. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion beyond a single Reddit mention.