CVE-2017-1748 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Connections 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 135521.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Connections	5.0.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-601

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016698PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/135521VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016698PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/135521VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1748?

CVE-2017-1748 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). IBM Connections 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attac...

How severe is CVE-2017-1748?

CVE-2017-1748 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1748?

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