What is the severity of CVE-2024-49782?

CVE-2024-49782 has a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to spoof mail server identities.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49782?

To mitigate CVE-2024-49782, apply the patch available for IBM OpenPages version 9.0 or IBM OpenPages with Watson version 8.3.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-49782?

The risks include exposure of sensitive information from email notifications and potential disruption of notification delivery.

Which versions of IBM OpenPages are affected by CVE-2024-49782?

CVE-2024-49782 affects IBM OpenPages up to version 9.0 and IBM OpenPages with Watson up to version 8.3.

Can CVE-2024-49782 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-49782 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof email identities.

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CVE-2024-49782

medium

6.8

CWE

297

19/2/2025

20/2/2025

CVE-2024-49782: IBM OpenPages improper certificate validation

First published: Wed Feb 19 2025(Updated: )

IBM OpenPages could allow a remote attacker to spoof mail server identity when using SSL/TLS security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information disclosed through email notifications generated by OpenPages or disrupt notification delivery.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM OpenPages	<=9.0
IBM OpenPages with Watson	<=IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183541 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7183541

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49782?
CVE-2024-49782 has a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to spoof mail server identities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49782?
To mitigate CVE-2024-49782, apply the patch available for IBM OpenPages version 9.0 or IBM OpenPages with Watson version 8.3.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-49782?
The risks include exposure of sensitive information from email notifications and potential disruption of notification delivery.
Which versions of IBM OpenPages are affected by CVE-2024-49782?
CVE-2024-49782 affects IBM OpenPages up to version 9.0 and IBM OpenPages with Watson up to version 8.3.
Can CVE-2024-49782 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-49782 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof email identities.

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