Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-1748
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.
Vulnerability category: Open redirect
Products affected by CVE-2017-1748
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-1748
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 40 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-1748
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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4.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
NIST | |
|
6.8
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N |
2.3
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4.0
|
IBM Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-1748
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A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-1748
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016698
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM Connections Security Refresh (CVE-2017-1748)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/135521
IBM Connections HTTP open redirection CVE-2017-1748 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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