What is the severity of CVE-2024-56477?

CVE-2024-56477 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows authenticated users to traverse directories on the system.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56477?

To fix CVE-2024-56477, ensure that you update the IBM Power Hardware Management Console to the latest version available.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-56477?

CVE-2024-56477 affects users of IBM Power Hardware Management Console, specifically versions up to and including V10.3.1050.0.

What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2024-56477?

CVE-2024-56477 allows an attacker to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially accessing arbitrary files on the system.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-56477?

The impact of CVE-2024-56477 includes unauthorized access to sensitive files, which could lead to data breaches or information disclosure.

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CVE-2024-56477

medium

6.5

CWE

13/2/2025

14/2/2025

19/2/2025

CVE-2024-56477: IBM Power Hardware Management Console directory traversal

First published: Thu Feb 13 2025(Updated: )

IBM Hardware Management Console - Power could allow an authenticated user 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 Power Hardware Management Console Firmware
IBM HMC	<=V10.3.1050.0

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183224 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7183224

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56477?
CVE-2024-56477 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows authenticated users to traverse directories on the system.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56477?
To fix CVE-2024-56477, ensure that you update the IBM Power Hardware Management Console to the latest version available.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-56477?
CVE-2024-56477 affects users of IBM Power Hardware Management Console, specifically versions up to and including V10.3.1050.0.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2024-56477?
CVE-2024-56477 allows an attacker to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially accessing arbitrary files on the system.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-56477?
The impact of CVE-2024-56477 includes unauthorized access to sensitive files, which could lead to data breaches or information disclosure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56477?
CVE-2024-56477 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows authenticated users to traverse directories on the system.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56477?
To fix CVE-2024-56477, ensure that you update the IBM Power Hardware Management Console to the latest version available.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-56477?
CVE-2024-56477 affects users of IBM Power Hardware Management Console, specifically versions up to and including V10.3.1050.0.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2024-56477?
CVE-2024-56477 allows an attacker to perform directory traversal attacks, potentially accessing arbitrary files on the system.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-56477?
The impact of CVE-2024-56477 includes unauthorized access to sensitive files, which could lead to data breaches or information disclosure.