CVE-2017-1628

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 8.6.0.0 allows authenticated users to stop and resume the Event Manager by calling a REST API with incorrect authorization checks.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Business Process Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133126 issue tracking vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101900 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009496 issue tracking vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039777 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1628?
CVE-2017-1628 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1628?
To fix CVE-2017-1628, 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-2017-1628 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1628 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-2017-1628?
CVE-2017-1628 affects IBM Business Process Manager.
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