How severe is CVE-2024-54173?

CVE-2024-54173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-54173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54173?

CVE-2024-54173 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54173?

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

Does CVE-2024-54173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53952.

When was CVE-2024-54173 published?

CVE-2024-54173 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54173

CVE-2024-54173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-1323.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53952
Weakness: CWE-1323
Affected product: Ibm Mq Appliance
Published: 2025-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD reveals potentially sensitive information in trace files that could be read by a local user when webconsole trace is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54173?: IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD reveals potentially sensitive information in trace files that could be read by a local user when webconsole trace is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2024-54173?: CVE-2024-54173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54173?: CVE-2024-54173 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-54173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53952.
When was CVE-2024-54173 published?: CVE-2024-54173 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183370

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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