What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55898?

CVE-2024-55898 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of IBM are affected by CVE-2024-55898?

CVE-2024-55898 presents significant security risk, a DLL hijacking vulnerability rated CVSS 8.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55898?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

IBM CVE-2024-55898

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2025-02-24 psirt@us.ibm.com

Information Disclosure IBM

8.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:28 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 24, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

AnalysisAI

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user with the capability to compile or restore a program to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege. 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.