CVE-2017-1161

moderate-risk
Published 2017-04-17

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.38% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.3/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (4)

Vendor Advisory http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000316
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97665
Vendor Advisory http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000316
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97665
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moderate-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal