CVE-2024-51453

MEDIUM
Published May 28, 2025 Modified Jun 9, 2025 CWE-22

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker 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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm sterling_secure_proxy

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51453? +
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-51453? +
CVE-2024-51453 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51453? +
CVE-2024-51453 affects products from ibm, specifically: sterling_secure_proxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51453? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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