CVE-2024-49790
5.4 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-49790 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data. It was published on August 28, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 and 5.0 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data | >= 4.0.0, < 5.2.0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-49790?
CVE-2024-49790 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data. It was published on August 28, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-49790?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-49790?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update watson_assistant_for_ibm_cloud_pak_for_data to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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