CVE-2024-51459 IBM InfoSphere Server Information command execution

High 8.4 Published Updated

A local user can execute privileged commands on IBM InfoSphere Information Server due to improper permission handling, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-51459?

CVE-2024-51459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a local user to execute privileged commands due to the improper handling of permissions.

Weakness: CWE-280

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51459?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51459?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51459 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-51459 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-51459 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h83j-jr29-xw3m.

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