How severe is CVE-2024-41784?

CVE-2024-41784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41784?

CVE-2024-41784 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41784?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-41784 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41784 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39187.

When was CVE-2024-41784 published?

CVE-2024-41784 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41784

CVE-2024-41784 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39187
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy
Published: 2024-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, and 6.1.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot dot" sequences (/.../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41784?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, and 6.1.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot dot" sequences (/.../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-41784?: CVE-2024-41784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41784?: CVE-2024-41784 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-41784 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41784 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39187.
When was CVE-2024-41784 published?: CVE-2024-41784 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173631

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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