CVE-2024-49337: IBM OpenPages HTML injection
First published: Wed Feb 19 2025(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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM OpenPages with Watson | <=9.0 | |
| IBM OpenPages with Watson | <=IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| IBM OpenPages with Watson | >=8.3<8.3.0.3 | |
| IBM OpenPages with Watson | >=9.0<9.0.0.5 | |
| Any of | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49337?
To fix CVE-2024-49337, apply the patch available in IBM OpenPages 9.0 Fix Pack 4.
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.
Can CVE-2024-49337 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-49337 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker through user-supplied input.
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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