CVE-2024-49337: IBM OpenPages HTML injection

Published Feb 19, 2025
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Updated

IBM OpenPages is vulnerable to HTML injection, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input of text fields used to construct workflow email notifications. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using HTML tags in a text field of an object to inject malicious script into an email which would be executed in a victim's mail client within the security context of the OpenPages mail message. An attacker could use this for phishing or identity theft attacks.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM OpenPages<=9.0
IBM OpenPages with Watson<=IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM OpenPages with Watson>=8.3<8.3.0.3
IBM OpenPages with Watson>=9.0<9.0.0.5
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 19, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49337?

CVE-2024-49337 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for HTML injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49337?

To fix CVE-2024-49337, apply the patch available in IBM OpenPages 9.0 Fix Pack 4.

3

Which versions of IBM OpenPages are affected by CVE-2024-49337?

CVE-2024-49337 affects IBM OpenPages versions up to and including 9.0 and IBM OpenPages with Watson up to and including version 8.3.

4

Can CVE-2024-49337 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-49337 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker through user-supplied input.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2024-49337 facilitate?

CVE-2024-49337 facilitates HTML injection attacks through improper validation of input fields.

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