MEDIUM CVSS 4.3
Published: 2025-06-06

CVE-2024-56342

ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials Security Advisory (CVE-2024-56342)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-56342 impacting ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
IBM Verify Identity Access Digital Credentials 24.06 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ibm / verify_identity_access_digital_credentials
Affected Versions 24.06
Weakness Enumeration CWE-209

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-56342 impacting ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-56342.yaml
id: cve-2024-56342

info:
  name: ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-56342 affecting ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials.
    Evaluation: IBM Verify Identity Access Digital Credentials 24.06 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error mes...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-56342
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2024-56342
    cwe-id: CWE-209
  tags: cve,cve-2024-56342,ibm,verify_identity_access_di,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "verify_identity_access_digital_credentials"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-56342.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-56342
# Target: ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials | CVSS: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-56342 (ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials scope (24.06).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-56342.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-56342
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install verify_identity_access_di 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade verify_identity_access_di 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update verify_identity_access_di

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i verify_identity_access_di 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i verify_identity_access_di

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-56342 in ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ibm verify_identity_access_digital_credentials packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-56342?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-56342?

CVE-2024-56342 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-56342
Weakness CWE-209
Vendor ibm
Product verify_identity_access_digital_credentials
Published 2025-06-06
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N