Vulnerability Description
IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 132117.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 7.0.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008586PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101017Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039405Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132117VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008586PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101017Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039405Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132117VDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (...
How severe is CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Portal.