CVE-2024-55897
CVE-2024-55897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powerha System Mirror 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-614.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52844
- Weakness: CWE-614
- Affected product: Ibm Powerha System Mirror
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-55897?
- IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.
- How severe is CVE-2024-55897?
- CVE-2024-55897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-55897 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-55897?
- CVE-2024-55897 affects Ibm Powerha System Mirror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-55897?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-55897 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-55897 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52844.
- When was CVE-2024-55897 published?
- CVE-2024-55897 was published on 2025-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha_system_mirror:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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