CWE
601
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1287

First published: Mon Jul 24 2017(Updated: )

IBM Rhapsody DM 5.0 and 6.0 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1287?

    The severity of CVE-2017-1287 is classified as medium due to its potential for exploitation through phishing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1287?

    To fix CVE-2017-1287, update IBM Rhapsody Design Manager to the latest version available.

  • Which versions of IBM Rhapsody Design Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1287?

    CVE-2017-1287 affects IBM Rhapsody Design Manager versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.3.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2017-1287 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-1287 can facilitate phishing attacks through an open redirect vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-1287 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1287 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially-crafted URLs.

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