CVE-2017-1303

Name: CVE-2017-1303
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-31T21:29:00.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1303 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 125457.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Portal	9.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004979Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125457VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004979Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125457VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1303?

How severe is CVE-2017-1303?

CVE-2017-1303 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1303?

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-2017-1303?

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Source: NVD / NIST