CVE-2017-1142

Name: CVE-2017-1142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-27T22:59:00.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier on Cloud 9.x and 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to set the secure flag for the session cookie in SSL mode. By intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to capture the cookie and obtain sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Kenexa LCMS Premier on Cloud 9.x and 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to set the secure flag for the session cookie in SSL mode. By intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to capture the cookie and obtain sensitive information. IBM Reference #: 1998874.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	9.1
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	9.2
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	9.2.1
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	9.3
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	9.4
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	9.5
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	10.0
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	10.2
Ibm	Kenexa Lcms Premier	10.3

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998874Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97081Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998874Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97081Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1142?

How severe is CVE-2017-1142?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1142?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST