What is the severity of CVE-2017-1178?

CVE-2017-1178 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1178?

To fix CVE-2017-1178, users should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance beyond 1.9.70.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1178?

CVE-2017-1178 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-1178?

CVE-2017-1178 affects users of IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance version 1.9.70.

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2017-1178?

With CVE-2017-1178, attackers can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

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CVE-2017-1178

medium

6.1

CWE

7/6/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1178: XSS

First published: Wed Jun 07 2017(Updated: )

IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance 1.9.70 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 123430.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics	=1.9.70

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1178?
CVE-2017-1178 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1178?
To fix CVE-2017-1178, users should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance beyond 1.9.70.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1178?
CVE-2017-1178 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1178?
CVE-2017-1178 affects users of IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance version 1.9.70.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2017-1178?
With CVE-2017-1178, attackers can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1178?
CVE-2017-1178 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1178?
To fix CVE-2017-1178, users should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance beyond 1.9.70.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1178?
CVE-2017-1178 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1178?
CVE-2017-1178 affects users of IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance version 1.9.70.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2017-1178?
With CVE-2017-1178, attackers can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure.