CVE-2024-49808

Name: CVE-2024-49808
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-18T11:15:45.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49808 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling Connect Direct Web Services	>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.0.28
Ibm	Sterling Connect Direct Web Services	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.0.27
Ibm	Sterling Connect Direct Web Services	>= 6.3.0, < 6.3.0.13

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7231180Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49808?

How severe is CVE-2024-49808?

CVE-2024-49808 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49808?

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