CVE-2017-1217: IBM WebSphere Portal vulnerability

CVE-2017-1217: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 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. IBM X-Force ID: 123857

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 have a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could let a user place JavaScript into the web interface. In a trusted session, that script could alter page behavior and potentially expose credentials. The public bundle does not provide a CVSS score or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 or 9.0, especially where authenticated or trusted users can interact with vulnerable web UI functions. Internet-facing portals raise business risk, but the bundle does not identify specific endpoints. Treat this as a moderate legacy-platform risk. It is not marked as known exploited in the supplied data, but credential exposure inside a trusted portal session can affect business systems. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guided remediation for any remaining WebSphere Portal 8.5 or 9.0 systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 or 9.0 deployments.; Review IBM advisory swg22004348 for vendor-confirmed fixes or mitigations.; Apply IBM-supported updates or mitigations once confirmed for the deployed version..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 5, 2017, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123857CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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IBMWebSphere Portal8.5, 9.0Listed

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