VDB-293577 · CVE-2024-22316 · EUVD-2024-19877

IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.5/6.2.0.1 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.5/6.2.0.1. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-22316. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.5/6.2.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions to another user's data due to improper access controls.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-22316 since 01/09/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/30/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-19877). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Sterling File Gateway

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2024 🔍
01/27/2025 +384 days 🔍
01/27/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/30/2025 +245 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293577
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2025 17:23
Updated: 09/30/2025 00:18
Changes: 01/27/2025 17:23 (64), 09/29/2025 18:33 (1), 09/30/2025 00:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.