CVE-2017-1731

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security when using the Administrative Console. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to possibly gain elevated privileges.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.74% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com

Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134912	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012345&myns=swgws&mynp=OCSSEQTP&mync=R&cm_sp=swgws-_-OCSSEQTP-_-R	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040356	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102911	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1731?: CVE-2017-1731 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1731?: To fix CVE-2017-1731, 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-2017-1731 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1731 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-1731?: CVE-2017-1731 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server.

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