CVE-2025-36121: HTML Injection Vulnerability in a Specific URL Endpoint of the IBM OpenPages Application

Published Oct 27, 2025
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Updated

IBM OpenPages 9.1 and 9.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remotely authenticated attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

Other sources

IBM OpenPages with Watson is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remotely authenticated attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM OpenPages>=9.0<=9.1
IBM OpenPages<=9.1
IBM OpenPages<=9.0
IBM OpenPages=9.0.0
IBM OpenPages=9.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM OpenPages to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM OpenPages to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.0.5.6

Event History

Oct 27, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36121?

CVE-2025-36121 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for HTML injection by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36121?

To fix CVE-2025-36121, you should apply the latest patches for IBM OpenPages version 9.0 and 9.1.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2025-36121?

CVE-2025-36121 affects IBM OpenPages versions 9.0 and 9.1.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36121?

Organizations using IBM OpenPages 9.0 and 9.1 are susceptible to CVE-2025-36121.

5

Can CVE-2025-36121 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-36121 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker injecting malicious HTML code.

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