Description
IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.2.0.7 through 6.2.0.9 iFix004, 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.2 iFix001, and 6.3.0.2 through 6.3.0.5 iFix002 incorrectly assigns permissions for maintenance tasks to Control Center Director (CCD) users that could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges further due to unnecessary privilege assignment for post update scripts.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.2
EPSS
0.0004
EPSS Percentile
10.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-250
Status
published
Products (2)
ibm/sterling_connect\
direct 6.2.0.9 (6 CPE variants)
ibm/sterling_connect\
6.2.0.7 - 6.2.0.9
Published
Oct 30, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026