CVE-2024-51457: IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak cross-site scripting

Published Jan 21, 2025
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Updated

IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.19 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.19 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 Robotic Process Automation 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 Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<=21.0.0 - 21.0.7.19, 23.0.0 - 23.0.19
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak>=21.0.0<=21.0.7.19, >=23.0.0<=23.0.19
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak>=21.0.0<21.0.7.20
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak>=23.0.0<23.0.20

Event History

Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 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-2024-51457?

CVE-2024-51457 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-51457?

To fix CVE-2024-51457, update IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak to version 21.0.8 or newer, or to version 23.0.20 or newer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-51457?

CVE-2024-51457 affects users of IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak versions 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.19 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.19.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-51457?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-51457 include unauthorized execution of arbitrary JavaScript code by an authenticated user, leading to data manipulation or unauthorized actions.

5

Is CVE-2024-51457 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-51457 is not exploitable remotely as it requires authentication to the affected IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak application.

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