CVE-2024-49797: IBM ApplinX 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to prope

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-49797 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting applinx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM ApplinX 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

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	0.3% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-327
Published	2025-02-06
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

2025-02-06 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm applinx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy applinx || rpm -q applinx || applinx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison applinx sudo apt install applinx=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold applinx

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

dnf --showduplicates list applinx sudo dnf downgrade applinx-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add applinx

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-2024-49797?

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

Is CVE-2024-49797 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49797 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-2024-49797 affect?

CVE-2024-49797 affects applinx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). IBM ApplinX 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man

How urgent is CVE-2024-49797?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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