CVE-2017-1558: ibm maximo_asset_management Open Redirect

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-1558 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Open Redirect vulnerability in ibm maximo_asset_management. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 13-12-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.5 and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 131548.

• CWE-601URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.