What is the severity of CVE-2017-1303?

CVE-2017-1303 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1303?

To fix CVE-2017-1303, upgrade affected versions of IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager to the latest patch release provided by IBM.

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1303?

CVE-2017-1303 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1303 facilitate?

CVE-2017-1303 facilitates cross-site scripting attacks, allowing the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-1303?

The potential impacts of CVE-2017-1303 include credential disclosure and alteration of the user interface functionality.

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CVE-2017-1303

medium

6.1

CWE

26/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1303: XSS

First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 125457.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM WebSphere Portal	=7.0
IBM WebSphere Portal	=8.0
IBM WebSphere Portal	=8.5
IBM WebSphere Portal	=9.0

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004979

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1303?
CVE-2017-1303 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1303?
To fix CVE-2017-1303, upgrade affected versions of IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager to the latest patch release provided by IBM.
Which versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1303?
CVE-2017-1303 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1303 facilitate?
CVE-2017-1303 facilitates cross-site scripting attacks, allowing the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-1303?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-1303 include credential disclosure and alteration of the user interface functionality.

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