CVE-2017-1494

Name: CVE-2017-1494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-20T18:29:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 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 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 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: 128692.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.5.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.7.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008673Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102218Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128692VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008673Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102218Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128692VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1494?

How severe is CVE-2017-1494?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1494?

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-2017-1494?

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Source: NVD / NIST