CVE-2017-1156: High severity ibm websphere portal vulnerability

Published May 5, 2017
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force. ID: 122592

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5
IBM WebSphere Portal=9.0

Event History

May 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1156?

CVE-2017-1156 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1156?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1156, upgrade IBM WebSphere Portal to version 9.0.5.5 or 8.5.5.12 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-1156 have on users?

CVE-2017-1156 can lead to phishing attacks by redirecting users to malicious sites.

4

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1156?

CVE-2017-1156 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.5 and 9.0.

5

Can CVE-2017-1156 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-1156 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to conduct phishing attacks.

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