How severe is CVE-2023-43039?

CVE-2023-43039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43039?

CVE-2023-43039 affects Ibm Openpages With Watson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-43039 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43039 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47460.

When was CVE-2023-43039 published?

CVE-2023-43039 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43039

CVE-2023-43039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Openpages With Watson with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47460
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Openpages With Watson
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43039?: IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session
How severe is CVE-2023-43039?: CVE-2023-43039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43039?: CVE-2023-43039 affects Ibm Openpages With Watson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-43039 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43039 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47460.
When was CVE-2023-43039 published?: CVE-2023-43039 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7238923

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_with_watson:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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