Security Bulletin
Summary
An issue was found within the IBM OpenPages with Watson that could allow an authenticated user to upload a file that could execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-29907
DESCRIPTION: IBM OpenPages with Watson could allow an authenticated user to upload a file that could execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 8.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/207633 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM OpenPages with Watson versions v8.1 through v8.2
Remediation/Fixes
A fix has been created for each affected version of the named product. Download and install the fix as soon as possible. Fixes and installation instructions are provided at the URLs listed below:
| Fix | Download URL |
| For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2 - Apply 8.2 Fix Pack 2 (8.2.0.2) or later | https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-82-fix-pack-2 |
| For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1 - Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 1 (8.1.0.2.1) or later | https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-1 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
None
Acknowledgement
The vulnerability was reported to IBM by Adam Murray
Change History
24 Aug 2021: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 August 2021
UID
ibm16483607