Weak Crypto in IBM ELO Publishing 7.0.2-7.0.3 Enables Decryption of Sensitive Info
CVE-2024-41763 Published on January 4, 2025

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing information disclosure
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-41763 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
HIGH
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.


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Affected Versions

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing Version 7.0.2, 7.0.3 is affected by CVE-2024-41763

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.05%
Percentile
14.33%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.