CVE-2024-49808: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to spoof th

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49808 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 could allow an authenticated user to spoof the identity of another user due to improper authorization which could allow the user to bypass access restrictions.

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 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
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 08:00 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-2024-49808?

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-2024-49808 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49808 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-2024-49808 affect?

CVE-2024-49808 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 could allow an authenticated user to spoof the identity of another user due to improper authorization which could allow the user to bypass access restrictions.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49808?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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