What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-49808?

CVE-2024-49808 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Sterling Connect Direct Web Services are affected by CVE-2024-49808?

CVE-2024-49808 presents moderate security risk, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-49808?

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

Sterling Connect Direct Web Services CVE-2024-49808

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-04-18 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Authentication Bypass Sterling Connect Direct Web Services

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:37 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 18, 2025 - 11:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to spoof the identity of another user due to improper authorization which could allow the user to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to spoof the identity of another user due to improper authorization which could allow the user to bypass access restrictions. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling Connect Direct Web Services.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.