CVE-2017-1609

Name: CVE-2017-1609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-02T15:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Quality Manager (RQM) 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are 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 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Quality Manager (RQM) 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are 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: 132929.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	>= 5.0, <= 5.0.2
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738137Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132929VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738137Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132929VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1609?

How severe is CVE-2017-1609?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1609?

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