PatchTheCVECVE-2023-43039: IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting
CVE-2023-43039 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting openpages with watson. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-07-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-43039?
openpages with watson: upgrade to 9.0.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-43039 being exploited?
CVE-2023-43039 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-43039 affect?
CVE-2023-43039 affects openpages with watson. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). 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 wit
How urgent is CVE-2023-43039?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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