What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-47109?

CVE-2024-47109 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-47109?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

IBM CVE-2024-47109

MEDIUM

Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)

2025-03-10 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-522 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V6 - Authentication Credential protection in transit/storage
Impact	CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the 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 12, 2026

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 versions up to 6.1.2.6 is affected by insufficiently protected credentials (CVSS 5.3).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0. Versions: up to 6.1.2.6.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affects IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0. IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.6 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.3 UI could disclosure the installation path of the server which could aid in further attacks against the system.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.6 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.3 UI could disclosure the installation path of the server which could aid in further attacks against the system.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2024-47109 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 5.3. 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: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 76% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

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.