CVE-2024-28772: IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and IBM Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 is vulnerable to s

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEMITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-28772 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting security directory integrator, security directory server, security verify access. 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 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 285645.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-25
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

2024-07-25 18:15 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 directory server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

ibm security verify access 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-access || rpm -q security-verify-access || security-verify-access --version

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

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

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

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

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-2024-28772?

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

Is CVE-2024-28772 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28772 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-2024-28772 affect?

CVE-2024-28772 affects security directory integrator, security directory server, security verify access. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and IBM Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the int

How urgent is CVE-2024-28772?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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