How severe is CVE-2024-56477?

CVE-2024-56477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56477 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56477?

CVE-2024-56477 primarily affects Ibm Power Hardware Management Console. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56477?

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

Does CVE-2024-56477 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56477 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53172.

When was CVE-2024-56477 published?

CVE-2024-56477 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56477

CVE-2024-56477 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Power Hardware Management Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53172
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Power Hardware Management Console
Published: 2025-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Power Hardware Management Console V10.3.1050.0 could allow an authenticated user 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-2024-56477?: IBM Power Hardware Management Console V10.3.1050.0 could allow an authenticated user 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-2024-56477?: CVE-2024-56477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56477 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56477?: CVE-2024-56477 primarily affects Ibm Power Hardware Management Console. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56477?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56477 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56477 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53172.
When was CVE-2024-56477 published?: CVE-2024-56477 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183224

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:10.3.1060.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:10.3.1060.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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