SB2025041808 - Incorrect authorization in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services



SB2025041808 - Incorrect authorization in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services

Published: April 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025041808
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49808)

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass access restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote user can spoof the identity of another user and bypass access restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.