CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-1137

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.0 and 8.5.5 may provide weaker than expected security. A remote attacker could exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the admin console.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to data leaks and unauthorized access to critical resources, potentially leading to serious legal and financial consequences.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and strengthen system security.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and 8.5.5 could provide weaker than expected security. A remote attacker could exploit this weakness to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the admin console. IBM X-Force ID: 121549.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS