How severe is CVE-2017-1607?

CVE-2017-1607 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-2017-1607 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-2017-1607?

CVE-2017-1607 primarily affects Ibm Rational Doors Next Generation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1607?

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

When was CVE-2017-1607 published?

CVE-2017-1607 was published on 2017-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1607

CVE-2017-1607 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Doors Next Generation 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 Rational Doors Next Generation
Published: 2017-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 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: 132927.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1607?: IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 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: 132927.
How severe is CVE-2017-1607?: CVE-2017-1607 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-2017-1607 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-2017-1607?: CVE-2017-1607 primarily affects Ibm Rational Doors Next Generation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1607?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1607 published?: CVE-2017-1607 was published on 2017-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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