CVE-2024-9802: The conformance validation endpoint is public so everybody can verify the conformance of onboarded services

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9802 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting zowe api mediation layer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The conformance validation endpoint is public so everybody can verify the conformance of onboarded services. The response could contain specific information about the service, including available endpoints, and swagger. It could advise about the running version of a service to an attacker. The attacker could also check if a service is running.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2024-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zowe · Vendor: linuxfoundation

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-10 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxfoundation zowe api mediation layer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.11.0 and < 2.17.0

Fixed in: 2.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zowe-api-mediation-layer || rpm -q zowe-api-mediation-layer || zowe-api-mediation-layer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zowe-api-mediation-layer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zowe-api-mediation-layer

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 2.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zowe-api-mediation-layer sudo apt install zowe-api-mediation-layer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.11.0> sudo apt-mark hold zowe-api-mediation-layer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list zowe-api-mediation-layer sudo dnf downgrade zowe-api-mediation-layer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zowe-api-mediation-layer

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-2024-9802?

zowe api mediation layer: upgrade to 2.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9802 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9802 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-2024-9802 affect?

CVE-2024-9802 affects zowe api mediation layer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The conformance validation endpoint is public so everybody can verify the conformance of onboarded services. The response could contain specific information about the service, including available endpoints, and swagger. It could advise abou

How urgent is CVE-2024-9802?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9798 CRITICAL 9.0 UPGRADE The health endpoint is public so everybody can see a list of all services

References

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