CVE-2024-49344: IBM OpenPages session fixation

Published Feb 19, 2025
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Updated

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages

with Watson Assistant chat feature enabled the application establishes a session when a user logs in and uses chat, but the chat session is still left active after logout.

Other sources

IBM OpenPages with Watson Assistant chat feature enabled the application establishes a session when a user logs in and uses chat, but the chat session is still left active after logout,

IBM

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·12:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 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-2024-49344?

CVE-2024-49344 is considered a medium severity issue due to the potential for unauthorized access after user logout.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49344?

To fix CVE-2024-49344, you should apply the appropriate patch for your version of IBM OpenPages as specified by IBM.

3

Which versions of IBM OpenPages are affected by CVE-2024-49344?

CVE-2024-49344 affects IBM OpenPages with Watson versions up to 8.3 and 9.0.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-49344?

The nature of CVE-2024-49344 involves the persistence of chat sessions after a user logs out, which could allow unauthorized access.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-49344?

As of now, there is no publicly known exploit specifically targeting CVE-2024-49344.

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