CVE-2017-1788 Security feature bypass in WebSphere Application Server
Remote attackers can conduct spoofing attacks against IBM WebSphere Application Server installations using Form Login, bypassing security features.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1788?
CVE-2017-1788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 22 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9 installations using Form Login could allow a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 137031.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-1788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63j8-5cj3-gwpp.