VDB-321760 · CVE-2024-49790 · GCVE-0-2024-49790

IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0/5.0 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0/5.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-49790. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0/5.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-49790 since 10/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

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Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Vendor

Name

Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

10/20/2024 CVE reserved
08/28/2025 +312 days Advisory disclosed
08/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/28/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49790 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49790
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321760

Entryinfo

Created: 08/28/2025 16:35
Changes: 08/28/2025 16:35 (65)
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