CVE-2024-27264

HIGH
Published May 22, 2024 Modified Jun 30, 2025 CWE-269 CWE-276 CWE-284

Description

IBM Performance Tools for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. IBM X-Force ID: 284563.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269
CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm i
ibm i
ibm i
ibm i

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27264? +
IBM Performance Tools for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. IBM X-Force ID: 284563. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-27264? +
CVE-2024-27264 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27264? +
CVE-2024-27264 affects products from ibm, specifically: i. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27264? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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