CVE-2017-1552

Name: CVE-2017-1552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-01T21:29:00.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.2.0 and 4.2.5 is vulnerable to link injection. By persuading a victim to click on a specially-crafted URL link, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.2.0 and 4.2.5 is vulnerable to link injection. By persuading a victim to click on a specially-crafted URL link, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 131396.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Biginsights	4.2.0
Ibm	Infosphere Biginsights	4.2.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009192Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131396VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009192Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/131396VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1552?

How severe is CVE-2017-1552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1552?

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-2017-1552?

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Source: NVD / NIST