Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal
CVE-2017-1577

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-1577?

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 may allow remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability. By sending specially crafted URL requests containing "dot dot" sequences (/../), an attacker could potentially access arbitrary files stored on the system, posing a significant risk of information exposure. It is essential to apply security measures to protect applications from such vulnerabilities.

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Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Portal 7.0

WebSphere Portal 8.0

WebSphere Portal 8.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132117
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101017
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039405
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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