CVE-2024-49808

MEDIUM
Published Apr 18, 2025 Modified Jul 18, 2025 CWE-863

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to spoof the identity of another user due to improper authorization which could allow the user to bypass access restrictions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm sterling_connect_direct_web_services
ibm sterling_connect_direct_web_services
ibm sterling_connect_direct_web_services
ibm aix
linux linux_kernel
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49808? +
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to spoof the identity of another user due to improper authorization which could allow the user to bypass access restrictions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-49808? +
CVE-2024-49808 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49808? +
CVE-2024-49808 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: aix, linux_kernel, sterling_connect_direct_web_services, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49808? +
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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