CVE-2017-1540

Name: CVE-2017-1540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-26T21:29:00.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Doors Web Access 9.5 and 9.6 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 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Doors Web Access 9.5 and 9.6 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: 130808.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Requirements Management Doors	>= 9.5.0.0, <= 9.5.0.7
Ibm	Engineering Requirements Management Doors	>= 9.5.1.0, <= 9.5.1.8
Ibm	Engineering Requirements Management Doors	>= 9.5.2.0, <= 9.5.2.7
Ibm	Engineering Requirements Management Doors	>= 9.6.0.0, <= 9.6.0.6
Ibm	Engineering Requirements Management Doors	>= 9.6.1.0, <= 9.6.1.9

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012789Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130808VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012789Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130808VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1540?

How severe is CVE-2017-1540?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1540?

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-2017-1540?

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Source: NVD / NIST