CVE-2024-55913: IBM Concert Software path traversal

Published Apr 30, 2025
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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.

Other sources

IBM Concert Software 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 components
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0-1.0.5
All of the following
IBM Concert>=1.0.0<1.1.0
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Apr 30, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:38 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-55913?

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

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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