CVE-2017-1189

Name: CVE-2017-1189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-07T16:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager 6.1, 7.0, and 8.0 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. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager 6.1, 7.0, and 8.0 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: 123558.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.3
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.4
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.5
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.6
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.3
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008028Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100699Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039268Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123558VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008028Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100699Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039268Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123558VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1189?

How severe is CVE-2017-1189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1189?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-1189?

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Source: NVD / NIST