CVE-2017-1423: Infoleak
Published Dec 20, 2017
·Updated
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 exposes backend server URLs that are configured for usage by the Web Application Bridge component. IBM X-Force ID: 127476.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=9.0.0.0
Event History
Dec 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1423?
CVE-2017-1423 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1423?
To fix CVE-2017-1423, you should apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for WebSphere Portal.
3
What versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1423?
CVE-2017-1423 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.5.0.0 and 9.0.0.0.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2017-1423?
The impact of CVE-2017-1423 is that it exposes backend server URLs, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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Is CVE-2017-1423 related to authentication issues?
CVE-2017-1423 is not specifically related to authentication issues but rather to the exposure of server URLs in the Web Application Bridge.