CVE-2024-27261

Name: CVE-2024-27261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-12T13:15:15.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 could allow a privileged user to install a potentially dangerous tar file, which could give them access to subsequent systems where the package was installed. IBM X-Force ID: 283986.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 could allow a privileged user to install a potentially dangerous tar file, which could give them access to subsequent systems where the package was installed. IBM X-Force ID: 283986.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Storage Defender Resiliency Service	>= 2.0, < 2.0.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283986Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148023Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283986Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148023Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27261?

How severe is CVE-2024-27261?

CVE-2024-27261 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27261?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-27261?

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Source: NVD / NIST