CVE-2023-24960

Name: CVE-2023-24960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-17T19:15:11.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24960 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 246333

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/246333VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6953521Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/246333VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6953521Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24960?

How severe is CVE-2023-24960?

CVE-2023-24960 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24960?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST