CVE-2017-1741

Name: CVE-2017-1741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T00:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1741 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of Administrative Console panel fields. When exploited an attacker could read files on the file system. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of Administrative Console panel fields. When exploited an attacker could read files on the file system. IBM X-Force ID: 134931.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

4.3/10

CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N

EPSS Probability

2.11%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	7.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012342Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040485Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134931VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012342Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040485Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134931VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1741?

How severe is CVE-2017-1741?

CVE-2017-1741 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1741?

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