CVE-2017-1321

Name: CVE-2017-1321
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-12T17:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1321 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 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 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 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: 125916.

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

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	9.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004729Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99537Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125916VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004729Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99537Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125916VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1321?

How severe is CVE-2017-1321?

CVE-2017-1321 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1321?

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