CVE-2024-38329: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-38329 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting storage protect for virtual environments. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
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-863
Published	2024-06-19
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

2024-06-19 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm storage protect for virtual environments UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.1.0.0 and < 8.1.23.0

Fixed in: 8.1.23.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy storage-protect-for-virtual-environments || rpm -q storage-protect-for-virtual-environments || storage-protect-for-virtual-environments --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.1.23.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade storage-protect-for-virtual-environments

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade storage-protect-for-virtual-environments

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison storage-protect-for-virtual-environments sudo apt install storage-protect-for-virtual-environments=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold storage-protect-for-virtual-environments

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list storage-protect-for-virtual-environments sudo dnf downgrade storage-protect-for-virtual-environments-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add storage-protect-for-virtual-environments

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-2024-38329?

storage protect for virtual environments: upgrade to 8.1.23.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38329 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38329 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-2024-38329 affect?

CVE-2024-38329 affects storage protect for virtual environments. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a sp

How urgent is CVE-2024-38329?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

VMware vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-38320 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE UPGRADE IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Cl

References

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