CVE-2024-45651: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 does not invalidate session after a browser

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45651 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting sterling connect direct web services. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 does not invalidate session after a browser closure which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2025-04-18
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

2025-04-18 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm sterling connect direct web services UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.1.0 and < 6.1.0.28 · >= 6.2.0 and < 6.2.0.27 · >= 6.3.0 and < 6.3.0.13

Fixed in: 6.1.0.28, 6.2.0.27, 6.3.0.13

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sterling-connect-direct-web-services || rpm -q sterling-connect-direct-web-services || sterling-connect-direct-web-services --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.1.0.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sterling-connect-direct-web-services

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sterling-connect-direct-web-services

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 6.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sterling-connect-direct-web-services sudo apt install sterling-connect-direct-web-services=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold sterling-connect-direct-web-services

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

dnf --showduplicates list sterling-connect-direct-web-services sudo dnf downgrade sterling-connect-direct-web-services-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sterling-connect-direct-web-services

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-2024-45651?

sterling connect direct web services: upgrade to 6.1.0.28, 6.2.0.27, 6.3.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45651 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45651 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-2024-45651 affect?

CVE-2024-45651 affects sterling connect direct web services. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 does not invalidate session after a browser closure which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45651?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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