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CVE-2024-38337

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.48%
  1. Published19 Jan 2025

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0 could allow an unauthorized attacker to retrieve or alter sensitive information contents due to incorrect permission assignments.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy≥ 6.0.0.0 < 6.0.3.1 · 6.1.0.0 · 6.2.0.0

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy≥ 6.0.3.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38337 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38337 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38337?

CVE-2024-38337 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38337?

Affected products include IBM Sterling Secure Proxy.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38337?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.