IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services Session Management Vulnerability Allowing User Impersonation

Vulnerability

A session management vulnerability has been identified in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services versions 6.1.0, 6.2.0, and 6.3.0. The vulnerability arises because the application does not invalidate user sessions after a browser is closed. This oversight could enable an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized user impersonation.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
3.1
impact
1.3
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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