CVE-2024-49790: IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data cross-site scripting

Published Aug 28, 2025
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Updated

IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 and 5.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Other sources

IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data>=4.0<5.0
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data<=4.0
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data<=5.0
IBM Watson Assistant for IBM Cloud Pak for Data>=4.0.0<5.2.0

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading. Affected Product(s)Version(s)Remediation/FixWatson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data4.8.x and 5.1.x releasesGet the latest Watson Studio by upgrading to 5.2.0. Details here https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cloud-paks/cp-data/5.2.x  .

Event History

Aug 28, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49790?

CVE-2024-49790 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49790?

To fix CVE-2024-49790, ensure you update IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data to the latest security patch provided by IBM.

3

Which versions of IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data are affected by CVE-2024-49790?

CVE-2024-49790 affects IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data versions 4.0 and 5.0.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-49790?

The risks of CVE-2024-49790 include potential unauthorized execution of JavaScript code, which can lead to credential disclosure and other security issues.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2024-49790?

Organizations using IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data versions 4.0 or 5.0 should be particularly concerned about CVE-2024-49790 due to its implications for user security.

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