CVE-2017-1503

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 129578.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM IBM WebSphere Application Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101234 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039521 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006815 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129578 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1503?
CVE-2017-1503 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1503?
To fix CVE-2017-1503, 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-2017-1503 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1503 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-2017-1503?
CVE-2017-1503 affects IBM IBM WebSphere Application Server .
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