CVE-2017-1521

Name: CVE-2017-1521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-26T21:29:00.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (for Lifecycle/Power/Patch) Platform and Applications (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) 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 Tivoli Endpoint Manager (for Lifecycle/Power/Patch) Platform and Applications (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) 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: 129831.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.2
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009673Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101571Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129831VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009673Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101571Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129831VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1521?

How severe is CVE-2017-1521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1521?

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