CVE-2017-1303 is a vulnerability in IBM Websphere Portal
Published on July 31, 2017
IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager 7.0, 8.0, 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: 125457.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2017-1303 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2017-1303 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2017-1303
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Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Portal:- Version 7.0 is affected.
- Version 8.0 is affected.
- Version 8.5 is affected.
- Version 9.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.