How severe is CVE-2024-38341?

CVE-2024-38341 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38341 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38341?

CVE-2024-38341 affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38341?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-38341 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38341 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16216.

When was CVE-2024-38341 published?

CVE-2024-38341 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38341

CVE-2024-38341 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16216
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy
Published: 2025-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38341?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-38341?: CVE-2024-38341 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38341 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38341?: CVE-2024-38341 affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38341?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38341 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38341 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16216.
When was CVE-2024-38341 published?: CVE-2024-38341 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7234888

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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