How severe is CVE-2017-1516?

CVE-2017-1516 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-2017-1516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1516?

CVE-2017-1516 affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1516?

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

When was CVE-2017-1516 published?

CVE-2017-1516 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1516

CVE-2017-1516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors
Published: 2018-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Doors Web Access 9.5 and 9.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 129826.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1516?: IBM Doors Web Access 9.5 and 9.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 129826.
How severe is CVE-2017-1516?: CVE-2017-1516 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-2017-1516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1516?: CVE-2017-1516 affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1516 published?: CVE-2017-1516 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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