CVE-2024-37527: IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37527 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) 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 8.3 and 9.0 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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm openpages with watson UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.3 and < 8.3.0.3 · >= 9.0 and < 9.0.0.4

Fixed in: 8.3.0.3, 9.0.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openpages-with-watson || rpm -q openpages-with-watson || openpages-with-watson --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.3.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openpages-with-watson

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openpages-with-watson

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openpages-with-watson sudo apt install openpages-with-watson=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.3> sudo apt-mark hold openpages-with-watson

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openpages-with-watson sudo dnf downgrade openpages-with-watson-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.3> sudo dnf versionlock add openpages-with-watson

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-37527?

openpages with watson: upgrade to 8.3.0.3, 9.0.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37527 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37527 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-2024-37527 affect?

CVE-2024-37527 affects openpages with watson. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 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 cr

How urgent is CVE-2024-37527?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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