CVE-2024-27261

IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service privilege escalation

Description

IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 could allow a privileged user to install a potentially dangerous tar file, which could give them access to subsequent systems where the package was installed. IBM X-Force ID: 283986.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Storage Defender
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148023 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283986 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27261?
CVE-2024-27261 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27261?
To fix CVE-2024-27261, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-27261 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27261 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27261?
CVE-2024-27261 affects IBM Storage Defender.
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