CVE-2024-31896: IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0, 27.0.1, 28.0.1, and 29.0.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that c

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-31896 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting spss statistics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0, 27.0.1, 28.0.1, and 29.0.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-327
Published	2025-03-25
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

2025-03-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm spss statistics DOWNGRADE

Affected: 26.0.0.0 · 27.0.1.0 · 28.0.1.0 · 29.0.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spss-statistics || rpm -q spss-statistics || spss-statistics --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 26.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spss-statistics sudo apt install spss-statistics=<VERSION_BEFORE_26.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold spss-statistics

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

dnf --showduplicates list spss-statistics sudo dnf downgrade spss-statistics-<VERSION_BEFORE_26.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spss-statistics

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-31896?

spss statistics: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31896 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31896 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-2024-31896 affect?

CVE-2024-31896 affects spss statistics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0, 27.0.1, 28.0.1, and 29.0.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2024-31896?

Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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