How severe is CVE-2017-1423?

CVE-2017-1423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1423?

CVE-2017-1423 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1423?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-1423 published?

CVE-2017-1423 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1423

CVE-2017-1423 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2017-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 exposes backend server URLs that are configured for usage by the Web Application Bridge component. IBM X-Force ID: 127476.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1423?: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 exposes backend server URLs that are configured for usage by the Web Application Bridge component. IBM X-Force ID: 127476.
How severe is CVE-2017-1423?: CVE-2017-1423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1423?: CVE-2017-1423 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1423?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1423 published?: CVE-2017-1423 was published on 2017-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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