How severe is CVE-2024-41765?

CVE-2024-41765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41765 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41765?

CVE-2024-41765 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41765?

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

Does CVE-2024-41765 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41765 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38902.

When was CVE-2024-41765 published?

CVE-2024-41765 was published on 2025-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41765

CVE-2024-41765 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38902
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing
Published: 2025-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41765?: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-41765?: CVE-2024-41765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41765 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41765?: CVE-2024-41765 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41765?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41765 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41765 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38902.
When was CVE-2024-41765 published?: CVE-2024-41765 was published on 2025-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7180201

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing:7.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing:7.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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