How severe is CVE-2024-49808?

CVE-2024-49808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-49808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49808?

CVE-2024-49808 affects Ibm Sterling Connect Direct Web Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49808?

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

Does CVE-2024-49808 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49808 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54433.

When was CVE-2024-49808 published?

CVE-2024-49808 was published on 2025-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49808

CVE-2024-49808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect Direct Web Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54433
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect Direct Web Services
Published: 2025-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49808?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-49808?: CVE-2024-49808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-49808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49808?: CVE-2024-49808 affects Ibm Sterling Connect Direct Web Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49808 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49808 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54433.
When was CVE-2024-49808 published?: CVE-2024-49808 was published on 2025-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect_direct_web_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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