How severe is CVE-2017-1425?

CVE-2017-1425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1425?

CVE-2017-1425 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1425?

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

When was CVE-2017-1425 published?

CVE-2017-1425 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1425

CVE-2017-1425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Process Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Business Process Manager
Published: 2017-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 8.0.1.1 and 8.5.7 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: 127478.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1425?: IBM Business Process Manager 8.0.1.1 and 8.5.7 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: 127478.
How severe is CVE-2017-1425?: CVE-2017-1425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1425?: CVE-2017-1425 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1425 published?: CVE-2017-1425 was published on 2017-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.7.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.7.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.7.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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