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Security Bulletin: Potential Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server affects IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM) (CVE-2017-1121)

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Published URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/292553
292553

Security Bulletin


Summary

There is a potential cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Admin Console of IBM WebSphere Application Server that is used by IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1121
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server 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.
CVSS Base Score: 5.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121173 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following releases are affected:
ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.4
ITNCM 6.4.1.0 - 6.4.1.4

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMFAPARRemediation/First Fix
ITNCM6.4.2.4noneFor WebSphere Application Server Traditional V8.5.5, install the relevant interim fix detailed at Security Bulletin: Potential Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2017-1121)
ITNCM6.4.1.4noneInstall interim fix: 6.4.1.4-TIV-ITNCM-IF006

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

21 July 2017: Original version published

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

Disclaimer

Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

UID

swg21999195