CVE-2017-1421: IBM iNotes vulnerability

CVE-2017-1421: IBM iNotes is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM iNotes 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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-1421 is an IBM iNotes web UI cross-site scripting issue. A user could place JavaScript into the interface, changing what a trusted session sees or does. The stated impact is potential credential disclosure, so business concern centers on exposed legacy webmail and account compromise risk. Organizations still running IBM iNotes 8.5.x or 9.0.x, especially externally reachable webmail portals, are the likely exposure group. Unsupported or unpatched legacy deployments raise practical risk. Prioritize if IBM iNotes is still used for webmail, especially exposed to the internet. The age of the CVE makes unresolved exposure a legacy-risk and hygiene issue rather than a newly disclosed emergency. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22005234 for official remediation guidance.; Upgrade or patch affected iNotes versions according to IBM guidance.; Identify and retire unsupported IBM iNotes deployments where possible..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 19:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 13, 2017, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/127411CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

IBMiNotes9.0, 8.5.3, 8.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5, 8.5.3.6, 9.0.1, 8.5.1.5, 8.5.2.4, 8.5.2.1, 8.5.3.1, 9.0.1.1, 8.5.1.1, 9.0.1.8Listed

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