CVE-2017-1423

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 exposes backend server URLs that are configured for usage by the Web Application Bridge component. IBM X-Force ID: 127476.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Portal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011400 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040017 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/127476 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1423?
CVE-2017-1423 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1423?
To fix CVE-2017-1423, 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-2017-1423 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1423 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-2017-1423?
CVE-2017-1423 affects IBM WebSphere Portal.
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