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CVE-2024-49792

MEDIUM · 5.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-02-06
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
IBM ApplinX 11.1 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.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

IBM ApplinX 11.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in its Web UI. An authenticated attacker can embed malicious JavaScript code into the Web interface, which executes in the browsers of other users viewing the affected content, potentially exposing session credentials or performing actions on behalf of victims within trusted sessions.

MitigationImplement robust input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data in the Web UI. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS execution. Apply vendor patches when available.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
ApplinxApplication
Affected:= 11.1.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Confirm IBM ApplinX version
    Locate the IBM ApplinX installation and retrieve its version number using the product's built-in version command or check the installation directory for version metadata. Common methods include running 'applinx -version' or checking version files in the installation path.
    Affected if The installed version is exactly 11.1.0 (only this specific version is listed as affected).
  2. Verify Web UI component is enabled
    Check the IBM ApplinX configuration to determine if the Web UI interface is currently active. This is typically found in the product's admin console, configuration files, or service settings.
    Affected if The Web UI is enabled and accessible to users - the vulnerability exists in this component.
  3. Identify authenticated user access to Web UI
    Review user authentication settings and session management configuration for the Web UI. Determine which authenticated users have access to create or modify content displayed in the interface.
    Affected if Authenticated users can access the Web UI - the CVE requires an authenticated attacker to inject the malicious script.
  4. Inspect Web UI input fields for XSS vectors
    Examine the Web UI for user-input fields where content can be submitted and stored (such as configuration fields, user profiles, or data entry forms). These are potential injection points for stored XSS.
    Affected if The Web UI contains fields that accept and store user-supplied data without proper validation - this is the attack surface.
  5. Review web server logs for script injection patterns
    Analyze IBM ApplinX web server logs and application logs for patterns indicating JavaScript tags or script payloads embedded in Web UI requests. Look for common XSS signatures in submitted data.
    Affected if Log analysis reveals script injection attempts or stored XSS payloads in Web UI data fields.

A user is affected if running IBM ApplinX version 11.1.0 with the Web UI enabled and accessible to authenticated users, as the stored XSS vulnerability resides in the Web UI component.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement robust input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data in the Web UI. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS execution. Apply vendor patches when available.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

IBM ApplinX 11.1.1 or later (latest 11.1.x maintenance release)

  1. 1. Review IBM's official security bulletin for CVE-2024-49792 at www.ibm.com for complete remediation details
  2. 2. Determine the current installed IBM ApplinX version by navigating to the ApplinX Administration console
  3. 3. Download and install the latest IBM ApplinX 11.1.x maintenance release or subsequent version that includes the security fix
  4. 4. After installation, clear browser cache and test the Web UI to confirm the fix is applied
  5. 5. Verify the fix does not introduce regressions in existing ApplinX applications
Caveat Review IBM's release notes for any compatibility changes before upgrading

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Applinx Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation16.0 h
  • Testing8.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
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