CVE-2017-1161 describes a critical vulnerability in IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0, where improper URL validation in the Developer Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) requires no authentication or user interaction, enabling an attacker to gain limited control over the system with www-data user privileges. Despite its potential impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:5.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.