CVE-2017-1137

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and 8.5.5 could provide weaker than expected security. A remote attacker could exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the admin console. IBM X-Force ID: 121549.

8.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.99% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM Corporation WebSphere Application Server

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998469	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038464	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1137?: CVE-2017-1137 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1137?: To fix CVE-2017-1137, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-1137 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1137 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1137?: CVE-2017-1137 affects IBM Corporation WebSphere Application Server.

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