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CVE-2024-49782: IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0  could allow a remote attacker to spoof mail server identity when usi

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49782 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) 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  could allow a remote attacker to spoof mail server identity when using SSL/TLS security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information disclosed through email notifications generated by OpenPages or disrupt notification delivery.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.8 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-297, CWE-295
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-2024-49782?

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

Is CVE-2024-49782 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49782 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-2024-49782 affect?

CVE-2024-49782 affects openpages with watson. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0  could allow a remote attacker to spoof mail server identity when using SSL/TLS security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information disclosed through email

How urgent is CVE-2024-49782?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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