CVE-2017-1577

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 132117.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.47% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Portal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132117 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101017 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039405 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008586 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1577?
To fix CVE-2017-1577, 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-2017-1577 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-1577 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 affects IBM WebSphere Portal.
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