How severe is CVE-2024-49820?

CVE-2024-49820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49820?

CVE-2024-49820 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49820?

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

Does CVE-2024-49820 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49820 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43876.

When was CVE-2024-49820 published?

CVE-2024-49820 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49820

CVE-2024-49820 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43876
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2024-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49820?: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
How severe is CVE-2024-49820?: CVE-2024-49820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49820?: CVE-2024-49820 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49820 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49820 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43876.
When was CVE-2024-49820 published?: CVE-2024-49820 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7175067

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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