CVE-2024-28771: IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and IBM Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 does not set the s

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-28771 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting security directory integrator, security verify directory integrator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and IBM Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-614
Published	2025-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-27 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm security directory integrator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-directory-integrator || rpm -q security-directory-integrator || security-directory-integrator --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-directory-integrator sudo apt install security-directory-integrator=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold security-directory-integrator

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list security-directory-integrator sudo dnf downgrade security-directory-integrator-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add security-directory-integrator

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ibm security verify directory integrator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-verify-directory-integrator || rpm -q security-verify-directory-integrator || security-verify-directory-integrator --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-verify-directory-integrator sudo apt install security-verify-directory-integrator=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold security-verify-directory-integrator

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list security-verify-directory-integrator sudo dnf downgrade security-verify-directory-integrator-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add security-verify-directory-integrator

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-28771?

security directory integrator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; security verify directory integrator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-28771 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28771 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-28771 affect?

CVE-2024-28771 affects security directory integrator, security verify directory integrator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and IBM Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// li

How urgent is CVE-2024-28771?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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