PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6916: A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to display securely stored properties in cleartext
CVE-2024-6916 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting zowe cli. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to display securely stored properties in cleartext within a terminal using the '--show-inputs-only' flag.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-922 |
| Published | 2024-07-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-6916?
zowe cli: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6916 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6916 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-2024-6916 affect?
CVE-2024-6916 affects zowe cli. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). A vulnerability in Zowe CLI allows local, privileged actors to display securely stored properties in cleartext within a terminal using the '--show-inputs-only' flag.
How urgent is CVE-2024-6916?
Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.