CVE-2017-1156 Open redirect in WebSphere Portal
Remote attackers can exploit an open redirect in IBM WebSphere Portal to spoof URLs and phish sensitive user information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1156?
CVE-2017-1156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal, published on 5 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force. ID: 122592
Weakness: CWE-601
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1156?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1156?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1156 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-1156 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1156 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Portal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v963-x7v5-m326.