CVE-2024-56342: IBM Verify Identity Access Digital Credentials 24.06 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive informa

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-56342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting verify identity access digital credentials. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Verify Identity Access Digital Credentials 24.06 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-209
Published	2025-06-06
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

2025-06-06 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm verify identity access digital credentials DOWNGRADE

Affected: 24.06

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.06

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy verify-identity-access-digital-credentials || rpm -q verify-identity-access-digital-credentials || verify-identity-access-digital-credentials --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 24.06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison verify-identity-access-digital-credentials sudo apt install verify-identity-access-digital-credentials=<VERSION_BEFORE_24.06> sudo apt-mark hold verify-identity-access-digital-credentials

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

dnf --showduplicates list verify-identity-access-digital-credentials sudo dnf downgrade verify-identity-access-digital-credentials-<VERSION_BEFORE_24.06> sudo dnf versionlock add verify-identity-access-digital-credentials

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-2024-56342?

verify identity access digital credentials: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56342 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56342 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-2024-56342 affect?

CVE-2024-56342 affects verify identity access digital credentials. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). IBM Verify Identity Access Digital Credentials 24.06 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks agains

How urgent is CVE-2024-56342?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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