CVE-2017-1321 Cross-site scripting in InfoSphere Information Server

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Jul 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can inject JavaScript into the Web UI to steal credentials from trusted sessions in IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

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-2017-1321?

CVE-2017-1321 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 12 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 InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 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: 125916.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1321?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Infosphere Information Server on Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1321?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1321 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2017-1321 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1321 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc82-7m67-hp53.