CVE-2017-1161 — HIGH (7.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of URLs for the Developer Portal. By crafting a malicious URL, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system with the privileges of the www-data user. IBM X-Force ID: 122956.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	5.0.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000316Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97665Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000316Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97665Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1161?

CVE-2017-1161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of URLs for the Developer Portal. By crafting a malicious URL, an attac...

How severe is CVE-2017-1161?

CVE-2017-1161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Api Connect.