What is the severity of CVE-2024-55913?

CVE-2024-55913 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55913?

To fix CVE-2024-55913, upgrade IBM Concert Software to version 1.0.6 or later which addresses this vulnerability.

What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2024-55913?

CVE-2024-55913 allows an attacker to potentially view any arbitrary files on the system that are accessible through directory traversal.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-55913?

CVE-2024-55913 affects users of IBM Concert Software versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.5.

How does CVE-2024-55913 exploit directory traversal?

CVE-2024-55913 exploits directory traversal by sending specially crafted URL requests containing "dot dot" sequences to navigate the file system.

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CVE-2024-55913

medium

5.3

CWE

30/4/2025

2/5/2025

CVE-2024-55913: IBM Concert Software path traversal

First published: Wed Apr 30 2025(Updated: )

IBM Concert Software 1.0.0 through 1.0.5 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Rational Team Concert	<=1.0.0-1.0.5

Remedy

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to IBM Concert Software 1.1.0.

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232169 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7232169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55913?
CVE-2024-55913 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55913?
To fix CVE-2024-55913, upgrade IBM Concert Software to version 1.0.6 or later which addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2024-55913?
CVE-2024-55913 allows an attacker to potentially view any arbitrary files on the system that are accessible through directory traversal.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-55913?
CVE-2024-55913 affects users of IBM Concert Software versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.5.
How does CVE-2024-55913 exploit directory traversal?
CVE-2024-55913 exploits directory traversal by sending specially crafted URL requests containing "dot dot" sequences to navigate the file system.

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