What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55896?

CVE-2024-55896 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of IBM are affected by CVE-2024-55896?

Organizations using IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-55896 rated CVSS 5.4. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55896?

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

IBM CVE-2024-55896

MEDIUM

User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (CWE-451)

2025-01-03 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:01 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 03, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 contains improper restrictions when rendering content via iFrames. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-451. 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. Affected products include: Ibm I.

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.