CVE-2017-1209 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Daeja ViewONE versions 4.1.5.1 and 5.0.2 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2017-1209

IBM Daeja ViewONE Professional, Standard & Virtual versions 4.1.5.1 and 5.0.2 have a vulnerability that allows injection of custom JavaScript code, posing a risk of altering intended functionality and exposing credentials.

What is CVE-2017-1209?

The vulnerability in IBM Daeja ViewONE versions 4.1.5.1 and 5.0.2 enables attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, compromising the system's security.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1209

This vulnerability can result in the disclosure of sensitive information, such as user credentials, during a trusted session, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1209

Vulnerability Description

IBM Daeja ViewONE versions 4.1.5.1 and 5.0.2 are susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Attackers can exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Daeja ViewONE
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 4.1.5.1, 5.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can leverage the XSS vulnerability to manipulate the Web UI's behavior and potentially extract sensitive data like credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities that might indicate exploitation of the XSS issue.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to minimize the risk of XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released patches to fix the XSS vulnerability in Daeja ViewONE versions 4.1.5.1 and 5.0.2.