CVE-2017-1500

Description

A Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the authorization function exposed by RESTful Web Api of IBM Worklight Framework 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.0, 7.1, and 8.0. The vulnerable parameter is "scope"; if you set as its value a "realm" not defined in authenticationConfig.xml, you get an HTTP 403 Forbidden response and the value will be reflected in the body of the HTTP response. By setting it to arbitrary JavaScript code it is possible to modify the flow of the authorization function, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Worklight
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg2C1000316 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129404 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1500?
CVE-2017-1500 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1500?
To fix CVE-2017-1500, 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-2017-1500 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1500 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-2017-1500?
CVE-2017-1500 affects IBM Worklight.
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