CVE-2024-49785: IBM watsonx.ai 1.1 through 2.0.3 and IBM watsonx.ai on Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 through 5.0.3 is vulnerable to c

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-49785 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting watsonx.ai, watsonx.ai on cloud pak for data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM watsonx.ai 1.1 through 2.0.3 and IBM watsonx.ai on Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 through 5.0.3 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 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-12
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

2025-01-12 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm watsonx.ai UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.1 and < 2.1.0

Fixed in: 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy watsonx.ai || rpm -q watsonx.ai || watsonx.ai --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade watsonx.ai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade watsonx.ai

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 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison watsonx.ai sudo apt install watsonx.ai=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold watsonx.ai

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

dnf --showduplicates list watsonx.ai sudo dnf downgrade watsonx.ai-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add watsonx.ai

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.

ibm watsonx.ai on cloud pak for data UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.8 and < 5.1.0

Fixed in: 5.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data || rpm -q watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data || watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data

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 4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data sudo apt install watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8> sudo apt-mark hold watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data

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

dnf --showduplicates list watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data sudo dnf downgrade watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8> sudo dnf versionlock add watsonx.ai-on-cloud-pak-for-data

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-2024-49785?

watsonx.ai: upgrade to 2.1.0; watsonx.ai on cloud pak for data: upgrade to 5.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49785 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49785 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-2024-49785 affect?

CVE-2024-49785 affects watsonx.ai, watsonx.ai on cloud pak for data. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). IBM watsonx.ai 1.1 through 2.0.3 and IBM watsonx.ai on Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 through 5.0.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus alterin

How urgent is CVE-2024-49785?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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