CVE-2024-49790

IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data cross-site scripting

Description

IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 and 5.0 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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading. Affected Product(s)Version(s)Remediation/FixWatson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data4.8.x and 5.1.x releasesGet the latest Watson Studio by upgrading to 5.2.0. Details here https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cloud-paks/cp-data/5.2.x  .

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7243389 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49790?
CVE-2024-49790 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49790?
To fix CVE-2024-49790: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading. Affected Product(s)Version(s)Remediation/FixWatson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data4.8.x and 5.1.x releasesGet the latest Watson Studio by upgrading to 5.2.0. Details here https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cloud-paks/cp-data/5.2.x  .
Is CVE-2024-49790 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49790 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-2024-49790?
CVE-2024-49790 affects IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data.
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