How severe is CVE-2024-51459?

CVE-2024-51459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-51459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51459?

CVE-2024-51459 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51459?

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-2024-51459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54117.

When was CVE-2024-51459 published?

CVE-2024-51459 was published on 2025-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51459

CVE-2024-51459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54117
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2025-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51459?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions.
How severe is CVE-2024-51459?: CVE-2024-51459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-51459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51459?: CVE-2024-51459 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51459?: 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-2024-51459 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51459 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54117.
When was CVE-2024-51459 published?: CVE-2024-51459 was published on 2025-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7185056

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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