CVE-2017-1217 Cross-site scripting in WebSphere Portal
Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript into the Web UI, potentially stealing credentials from trusted sessions in IBM WebSphere Portal.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1217?
CVE-2017-1217 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal, published on 5 Jul 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 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 123857
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1217?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1217?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-1217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Portal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-64fj-56vm-c8vc, MGASA-2018-0108.