XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM OpenPages by IBM
CVE-2024-49781

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2024-49781?

IBM OpenPages versions 8.3 and 9.0 are susceptible to an XML External Entity (XXE) injection flaw. This vulnerability arises from the way the software processes XML data, enabling remote attackers to exploit the system. By leveraging this vulnerability, malicious users can potentially disclose sensitive information or exhaust system resources, posing significant risks to data integrity and application performance.

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:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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