CVE-2017-1551

Name: CVE-2017-1551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-25T16:29:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.7.2 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.7.2 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 131291.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.0.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.0.1
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.1.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.2.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.3.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.4.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.5.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.1
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.2
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.3
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.4
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.7.0
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.7.1
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.7.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008372Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131291VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008372Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131291VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1551?

How severe is CVE-2017-1551?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1551?

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-2017-1551?

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Source: NVD / NIST