CVE-2024-45073

Name: CVE-2024-45073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T22:15:02.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45073 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7171755Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45073?

How severe is CVE-2024-45073?

CVE-2024-45073 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45073?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-45073?

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Source: NVD / NIST