medium
6.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1673: XSS

First published: Wed Jan 03 2018(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.2
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.3
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.4
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.5
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.6
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.7
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.8
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.2
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.3
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.7.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.7.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.7.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1673?

    The severity of CVE-2017-1673 is classified as medium due to the potential for cross-site scripting leading to credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1673?

    To fix CVE-2017-1673, apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for affected versions of Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1673?

    CVE-2017-1673 affects versions 2.5.0 through 2.7.0 of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager.

  • What impact can CVE-2017-1673 have on my system?

    CVE-2017-1673 can allow unauthorized users to inject malicious JavaScript into the Web UI, potentially compromising user credentials in a trusted session.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-1673 if I cannot apply the fix immediately?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2017-1673 is to limit user input in the Web UI to prevent the execution of arbitrary JavaScript.

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