CVE-2024-37526: IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data (IBM Data Virtualization 1.8, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0.0) could allow an

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-37526 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting data virtualization on cloud pak for data, watson query with cloud pak for data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data (IBM Data Virtualization 1.8, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0.0) could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from objects published using Watson Query due to an improper data protection mechanism.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-497
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 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm data virtualization on cloud pak for data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8.0 · 3.0.0 · 4.5.0 · 5.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data || rpm -q data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data || data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data sudo apt install data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data

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

dnf --showduplicates list data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data sudo dnf downgrade data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add data-virtualization-on-cloud-pak-for-data

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 watson query with cloud pak for data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.1 · 2.2 · 4.6 · 4.7 · 4.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data || rpm -q watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data || watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data sudo apt install watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data

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

dnf --showduplicates list watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data sudo dnf downgrade watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add watson-query-with-cloud-pak-for-data

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-2024-37526?

data virtualization on cloud pak for data: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; watson query with cloud pak for data: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37526 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37526 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-2024-37526 affect?

CVE-2024-37526 affects data virtualization on cloud pak for data, watson query with cloud pak for data. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data (IBM Data Virtualization 1.8, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0.0) could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from objects published using Watson Query due to an improper data protection me

How urgent is CVE-2024-37526?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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