What is the severity of CVE-2024-52896?

CVE-2024-52896 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52896?

To mitigate CVE-2024-52896, upgrade IBM MQ to a version beyond 9.4 LTS or 9.4 CD to avoid detailed technical error message leaks.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-52896?

CVE-2024-52896 affects users of IBM MQ versions 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-52896?

CVE-2024-52896 can be exploited by remote attackers to potentially gain access to sensitive information through detailed error messages.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52896 until a patch is applied?

Currently, it is recommended to restrict access to the IBM MQ web console to prevent information leakage related to CVE-2024-52896.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-52896

medium

6.2

CWE

209

19/12/2024

28/1/2025

CVE-2024-52896: IBM MQ information disclosure

First published: Thu Dec 19 2024(Updated: )

IBM MQ 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD web console could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM WebSphere MQ Light	<=9.4 LTS
IBM WebSphere MQ Light	<=9.4 CD
IBM WebSphere MQ Light	<=9.3 LTS
IBM WebSphere MQ Light	<=9.3 CD
IBM WebSphere MQ Light	<=9.2 LTS

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7179152 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7179152

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52896?
CVE-2024-52896 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52896?
To mitigate CVE-2024-52896, upgrade IBM MQ to a version beyond 9.4 LTS or 9.4 CD to avoid detailed technical error message leaks.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-52896?
CVE-2024-52896 affects users of IBM MQ versions 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-52896?
CVE-2024-52896 can be exploited by remote attackers to potentially gain access to sensitive information through detailed error messages.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52896 until a patch is applied?
Currently, it is recommended to restrict access to the IBM MQ web console to prevent information leakage related to CVE-2024-52896.

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