CVE-2017-1291

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning, cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 125152.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Maximo Asset Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003413 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125152 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1291?
CVE-2017-1291 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1291?
To fix CVE-2017-1291, 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-2017-1291 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1291 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1291?
CVE-2017-1291 affects IBM Maximo Asset Management.
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