CVE-2024-49779 Details
Description
IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation and management of authentication cookies. By modifying the CSRF token and Session Id cookie parameters using the cookies of another user, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable application.
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in IBM OpenPages with Watson versions 8.3 and 9.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions by improperly validating and managing authentication cookies. Attackers could exploit this issue by modifying the CSRF token and Session Id cookie parameters, using the cookies of another user, to gain unauthorized access to the application.
Users of IBM OpenPages 9.0 should upgrade to version 9.0 FixPack 5 or later. Users of IBM OpenPages 8.3 should upgrade to version 8.3 FixPack 3, followed by 8.3.03 Interim Fix 1. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the IBM Support website.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 20, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183541 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-352 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| ibm openpages with watson | >= 8.3, < 8.3.0.3 >= 9.0, < 9.0.0.5 |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 20, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |