CVE-2017-1291

Name: CVE-2017-1291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-26T16:29:00.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning, cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 125152.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.5
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.6
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management Essentials	7.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003413Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125152Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003413Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125152Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1291?

How severe is CVE-2017-1291?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1291?

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