CVE-2024-39745 IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services information disclosure

Medium 5.9 Published 22 Aug 2024 Updated 13 Mar 2026

Weak cryptographic algorithms in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-39745?

CVE-2024-39745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services, published on 22 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39745?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling Connect Direct Web Services.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39745?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39745 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-39745 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39745 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv35-6fhq-4w23.