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CVE-2024-49781: IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) at

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Routine
HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49781 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) 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 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-611
Published2025-02-20
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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-2024-49781?

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

Is CVE-2024-49781 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49781 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-2024-49781 affect?

CVE-2024-49781 affects openpages with watson. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memor

How urgent is CVE-2024-49781?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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