IBM OpenPages with Watson Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in IBM OpenPages with Watson version 9.0. This issue allows users to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the Web UI, potentially altering functionality and leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in cross-site scripting, allowing for the injection of malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of the user's session.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to IBM OpenPages version 9.0 FixPack 3 (9.0.0.3) or later. Instructions for downloading this fix are available on the IBM OpenPages 9.0 Fix Pack 3 support page.

Added: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
1.4
impact
5.4
exploitability
6.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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