CVE-2017-1731

HIGH

IBM WebSphere App Server <9.0 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security when using the Administrative Console. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to possibly gain elevated privileges.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134912
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040356
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102911

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0284
EPSS Percentile 85.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (1)
ibm/websphere_application_server 7.0.0.0 - 7.0.0.43
Published Jan 30, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026