How severe is CVE-2024-51453?

CVE-2024-51453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-51453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51453?

CVE-2024-51453 affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51453?

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

Does CVE-2024-51453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16218.

When was CVE-2024-51453 published?

CVE-2024-51453 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51453

CVE-2024-51453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16218
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy
Published: 2025-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 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-2024-51453?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 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-2024-51453?: CVE-2024-51453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-51453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51453?: CVE-2024-51453 affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51453?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-51453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16218.
When was CVE-2024-51453 published?: CVE-2024-51453 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7234887

Affected products (1)

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

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