CVE-2024-49780: IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on t

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49780 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) 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 IBM OpenPages could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker with privileges to perform Import Configuration could send a specially crafted http request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) in the file name parameter used in Import Configuration to write files to arbitrary locations outside of the specified directory and possibly overwrite arbitrary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-02-20
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

2025-02-20 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm openpages with watson UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.3 and < 8.3.0.3 · >= 9.0 and < 9.0.0.5

Fixed in: 8.3.0.3, 9.0.0.5

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-2024-49780?

openpages with watson: upgrade to 8.3.0.3, 9.0.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49780 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49780 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-2024-49780 affect?

CVE-2024-49780 affects openpages with watson. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker with privileges to perform Import Configuration could send a specially crafted http request containing "dot

How urgent is CVE-2024-49780?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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