CVE-2017-1161

Name: CVE-2017-1161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-17T21:59:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of URLs for the Developer Portal. By crafting a malicious URL, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system with the privileges of the www-data user. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of URLs for the Developer Portal. By crafting a malicious URL, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system with the privileges of the www-data user. IBM X-Force ID: 122956.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000316Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97665Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000316Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97665Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1161?

How severe is CVE-2017-1161?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1161 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1161?

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