CVE-2017-1659: XSS
Published Jul 1, 2020
·Updated
"HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials."
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM iNotes<=9.0.1.9
Remediation
Event History
Jul 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1659?
CVE-2017-1659 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for exploitation through XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1659?
To fix CVE-2017-1659, it is recommended to update to a version of IBM iNotes higher than 9.0.1.9.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-1659?
CVE-2017-1659 can be exploited through Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2017-1659 on users?
The impact of CVE-2017-1659 on users includes the potential theft of cookie-based authentication credentials.
5
Which versions of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2017-1659?
CVE-2017-1659 affects IBM iNotes versions up to and including 9.0.1.9.