CVE-2017-1682: IBM Connections vulnerability

CVE-2017-1682: IBM Connections 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Connections 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 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: 134004.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Connections versions 4.0 through 6.0 have a cross-site scripting flaw. A user could place JavaScript into the web interface, changing what another trusted session sees and potentially exposing credentials. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Connections 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0. Internet-facing deployments, broad internal user access, or legacy unsupported installations increase practical risk. Treat this as a legacy collaboration-platform risk requiring inventory and vendor-guided remediation. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but credential exposure through trusted sessions can materially affect business users if affected systems remain accessible. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22012900 for official fixes or mitigations.; Inventory IBM Connections deployments and confirm exact versions.; Prioritize upgrade or retirement of affected legacy versions..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 14:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 14, 2018, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134004CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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IBMConnections4.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0Listed

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