CVE-2017-1120 json
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.
published 2017-03-27 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-10136
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM Reference #: 2000152.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Affected products
- IBM Corporation WebSphere Portal
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000152
patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1038146
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/97075
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-1120
- NVD CVE-2017-1120
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