How severe is CVE-2017-1753?

CVE-2017-1753 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-2017-1753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1753?

CVE-2017-1753 primarily affects Ibm Rational Doors Next Generation. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1753?

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

When was CVE-2017-1753 published?

CVE-2017-1753 was published on 2018-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1753

CVE-2017-1753 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ibm Rational Doors Next Generation
Published: 2018-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple IBM Rational products are vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 135655.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1753?: Multiple IBM Rational products are vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 135655.
How severe is CVE-2017-1753?: CVE-2017-1753 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-2017-1753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1753?: CVE-2017-1753 primarily affects Ibm Rational Doors Next Generation. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1753 published?: CVE-2017-1753 was published on 2018-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_quality_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_software_architect_design_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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