CVE-2024-49351: IBM Workload Scheduler 9.5, 10.1, and 10.2 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-49351 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting workload scheduler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Workload Scheduler 9.5, 10.1, and 10.2 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256
Published	2024-11-26
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

2024-11-26 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm workload scheduler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.5 · 10.1 · 10.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workload-scheduler || rpm -q workload-scheduler || workload-scheduler --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison workload-scheduler sudo apt install workload-scheduler=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.5> sudo apt-mark hold workload-scheduler

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

dnf --showduplicates list workload-scheduler sudo dnf downgrade workload-scheduler-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.5> sudo dnf versionlock add workload-scheduler

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-2024-49351?

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

Is CVE-2024-49351 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49351 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-2024-49351 affect?

CVE-2024-49351 affects workload scheduler. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). IBM Workload Scheduler 9.5, 10.1, and 10.2 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49351?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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