CVE-2017-1159: Medium severity ibm business process manager vulnerability
IBM Business Process Manager 8.0 and 8.5 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: 122891.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1159?
CVE-2017-1159 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1159?
To fix CVE-2017-1159, update your IBM Business Process Manager to a patched version provided by IBM.
Which versions of IBM Business Process Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1159?
CVE-2017-1159 affects multiple versions including 7.5.0.0, 8.0.0.0, and 8.5.x versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-1159 facilitate?
CVE-2017-1159 facilitates phishing attacks through an open redirect vulnerability.
Who is at risk from CVE-2017-1159?
Users of vulnerable versions of IBM Business Process Manager are at risk of phishing attacks by remote attackers.