CVE-2017-1731

Name: CVE-2017-1731
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-30T18:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1731 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security when using the Administrative Console. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to possibly gain elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security when using the Administrative Console. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to possibly gain elevated privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.43
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.14
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.13
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.6

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012345&myns=swgws&mynp=OCSSEQTP&mync=R&cm_sp=swgws-_-OCSSEQTP-_-RVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102911Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040356Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134912VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012345&myns=swgws&mynp=OCSSEQTP&mync=R&cm_sp=swgws-_-OCSSEQTP-_-RVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102911Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040356Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134912VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1731?

How severe is CVE-2017-1731?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1731 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1731?

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-2017-1731?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST