CVE-2024-55896

MEDIUM
Published Jan 3, 2025 Modified Aug 19, 2025 CWE-451

Description

IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 contains improper restrictions when rendering content via iFrames.  This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain improper access and perform unauthorized actions on the system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-451 CWE-451

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm i
ibm i

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55896? +
IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 contains improper restrictions when rendering content via iFrames.  This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain improper access and perform unauthorized actions on the system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-55896? +
CVE-2024-55896 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 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-2024-55896? +
CVE-2024-55896 affects products from ibm, specifically: i. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55896? +
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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