CVE-2017-1724: XSS

Published Apr 26, 2018
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Updated

IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 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: 134814.

Affected Software

85 affected components
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager>=7.2.0<7.2.8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p10
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p11
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p2
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p3
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p4
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p5
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p6
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p7
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p8
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.2.8-p9
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.0
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p1
IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p2
IBM QRadar Risk Manager>=7.2.0<7.2.8
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p1
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p10
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p11
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p2
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p3
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p4
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p5
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p6
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p7
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p8
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.2.8-p9
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.3.0
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.3.1-p1
IBM QRadar Risk Manager=7.3.1-p2
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager>=7.2.0<7.2.8
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p1
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p10
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p11
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p2
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p3
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p4
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p5
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p6
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p7
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p8
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.2.8-p9
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.3.0
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.3.1-p1
IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager=7.3.1-p2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics>=7.2.0<7.2.8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p10
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p11
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p5
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p6
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p7
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p9
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.0
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p2
IBM Qradar Network Insights>=7.2.0<7.2.8
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p1
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p10
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p11
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p2
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p3
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p4
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p5
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p6
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p7
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p8
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.2.8-p9
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.3.0
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.3.1
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.3.1-p1
IBM Qradar Network Insights=7.3.1-p2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015807

Event History

Apr 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1724?

CVE-2017-1724 is classified with a severity level of medium due to its potential for cross-site scripting which could lead to credentials disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1724?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1724, it is recommended to upgrade to IBM QRadar versions 7.3.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1724 enable?

CVE-2017-1724 enables an attacker to perform cross-site scripting, which can allow them to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of authenticated sessions.

4

Which versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2017-1724?

CVE-2017-1724 affects IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.8 and version 7.3.0.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2017-1724 if I cannot upgrade?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-1724, and upgrading is the recommended action.

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