SB2025041807 - Insufficient Session Expiration in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services



SB2025041807 - Insufficient Session Expiration in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services

Published: April 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025041807
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insufficient Session Expiration (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45651)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services does not invalidate session after a browser closure. A remote user can obtain or guess session token and gain unauthorized access to session that belongs to another user.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.