CVE-2023-43039

IBM OpenPages with Watson cross-site scripting

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session

Remediation

Solution:

  • For IBM OpenPages 9.0 - Apply 9.0 FixPack 3 (9.0.0.3) or later Download URL for 9.0.0.3 -  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-openpages-90-fix-pack-3

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM OpenPages with Watson
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7238923 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43039?
CVE-2023-43039 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43039?
To fix CVE-2023-43039: For IBM OpenPages 9.0 - Apply 9.0 FixPack 3 (9.0.0.3) or later Download URL for 9.0.0.3 -  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-openpages-90-fix-pack-3
Is CVE-2023-43039 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-43039 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43039?
CVE-2023-43039 affects IBM OpenPages with Watson.
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