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Mq Operator CVE-2024-27256

MEDIUM
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm (CWE-327)
2025-01-27 psirt@us.ibm.com
Information Disclosure IBM Mq Operator Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images
5.9
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-327
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Approved algorithm selection
Impact

CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.09%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

IBM MQ Container 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 CD, 2.0.0 LTS through 2.0.22 LTS and 2.4.0 through 2.4.8, 2.3.0 through 2.3.3, 2.2.0 through 2.2.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-327. IBM MQ Container 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 CD, 2.0.0 LTS through 2.0.22 LTS and 2.4.0 through 2.4.8, 2.3.0 through 2.3.3, 2.2.0 through 2.2.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. Affected products include: Ibm Mq Operator, Ibm Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images. Version information: through 3.1.3.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.9 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM MQ Container 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 CD, 2.0.0 LTS through 2.0.22 LTS and 2.4.0 through 2.4.8, 2.3.0 through 2.3.3, 2.2.0 through 2.2.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2024-27256 presents moderate security risk, a broken cryptography vulnerability rated CVSS 5.9. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: enforce TLS 1.2+ and disable weak cipher suites.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 75% exploitable

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +30
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.0:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.1:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.1:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.1:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.4:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.4:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r3-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157667

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