CVE-2017-1577

Name: CVE-2017-1577
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-28T01:29:02.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1577 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 132117.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	9.0.0.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008586Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101017Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039405Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132117VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008586Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101017Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039405Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132117VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1577?

How severe is CVE-2017-1577?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1577 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1577?

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-2017-1577?

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Source: NVD / NIST