Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services - CVE-2024-39746
Published: May 20, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109465
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39746
CWE-ID: CWE-311
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Affected software
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services
How to mitigate CVE-2024-39746
Install updates from vendor's website.
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services - addressed in versions 6.1.0.25, 6.2.0.24, 6.3.0.9