CVE-2017-1278

Name: CVE-2017-1278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-12T19:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 124756.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	5.0
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	5.0.0
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	5.0.1
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	5.0.2
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	6.0.0
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	6.0.1
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	6.0.2
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	6.0.3
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.1
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.2
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.3
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.4
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.5
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.6
Ibm	Rational Requirements Composer	4.0.7

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002809Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124756VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002809Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98994Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124756VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1278?

How severe is CVE-2017-1278?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1278?

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