CVE-2017-1659
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1659 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. "HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.". EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
"HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Inotes | <= 9.0.1.9 |
References
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0080512Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0080512Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1659?
"HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials."
How severe is CVE-2017-1659?
CVE-2017-1659 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1659?
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-2017-1659?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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