#VU12527 Information disclosure in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2017-1743

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12527

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1743

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the handling of Administrative Console panel fields. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 7.0.0.0 - 7.0.0.45, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.15, 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.5.13, 9.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.7

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013601

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.