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

Summary

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.

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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