Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM OpenPages by IBM
CVE-2024-49780

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Openpages With Watson
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 February 2025

Summary

The vulnerability in IBM OpenPages permits remote attackers with specific privileges to exploit the Import Configuration feature. By sending a crafted HTTP request containing 'dot dot' sequences ('/../'), attackers can navigate the directory structure and write files to unauthorized locations. This could lead to the overwriting of arbitrary files, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

OpenPages with Watson 8.3, 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183541
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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