CVE-2024-51453: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy directory traversal

Published May 28, 2025
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Updated

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy>=6.2.0.0<=6.2.0.1
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.2.0.0 - 6.2.0.1
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy>=6.2.0.0<=6.2.0.1

Remediation

Information

Product Affected Version(s) Fixed-in Version(s) Remediation IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 - 6.2.0.1 6.2.0.1 iFix 02

Event History

May 28, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-51453?

CVE-2024-51453 is a medium severity vulnerability that allows directory traversal in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-51453?

To fix CVE-2024-51453, you should upgrade IBM Sterling Secure Proxy to version 6.2.0.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-51453?

CVE-2024-51453 affects IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1.

4

Can CVE-2024-51453 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-51453 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted URL requests to the affected system.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2024-51453 have?

If exploited, CVE-2024-51453 could allow an attacker to view arbitrary files on the system, leading to information disclosure.

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