SB2025052822 - Path traversal in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy



SB2025052822 - Path traversal in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy

Published: May 28, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025052822
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51453)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.