CVE-2017-1531: XSS
First published: Fri Sep 22 2017(Updated: )
IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 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: 130410.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =7.5.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.3 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.3 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.3 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.0.1.3 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.0.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.5.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.5.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.5.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.5.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.1 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.6.2 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.7.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.7.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.7.0 | |
| IBM Business Process Manager | =8.5.7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1531?
CVE-2017-1531 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to result in credentials disclosure through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1531?
To fix CVE-2017-1531, update IBM Business Process Manager to a version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-1531?
CVE-2017-1531 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially leading to stolen user credentials in a trusted session.
Which versions of IBM Business Process Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1531?
CVE-2017-1531 affects IBM Business Process Manager versions 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5.
Is user authentication enough to mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-1531?
No, user authentication alone is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-1531 due to the nature of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
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