CVE-2024-49781

Name: CVE-2024-49781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-20T12:15:10.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49781 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 IBM OpenPages is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Openpages With Watson	>= 8.3, < 8.3.0.3
Ibm	Openpages With Watson	>= 9.0, < 9.0.0.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183541Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49781?

How severe is CVE-2024-49781?

CVE-2024-49781 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49781?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST