CVE-2017-1683: IBM Connections vulnerability

CVE-2017-1683: IBM Connections Engagement Center 6.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Connections Engagement Center 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: 134005.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Connections Engagement Center 6.0 has a cross-site scripting flaw that can let a user place JavaScript into the web interface. In a trusted session, that script could change what users see or do and may expose credentials. The provided sources do not include a severity score or confirmed exploitation. Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM Connections Engagement Center 6.0, especially where users can create or modify Web UI content. The bundle does not prove broader IBM Connections versions are affected. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for any IBM Connections Engagement Center 6.0 environment. It is not supported as an emergency internet-wide issue by the provided sources, but credential disclosure in trusted sessions is business-relevant. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM Connections Engagement Center 6.0 deployments.; Review IBM advisory swg22010690 and X-Force 134005 for vendor remediation guidance.; Apply the vendor-supported fix or workaround if available..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 11, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/134005CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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