How severe is CVE-2024-13040?

CVE-2024-13040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-13040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-13040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51296.

When was CVE-2024-13040 published?

CVE-2024-13040 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13040

CVE-2024-13040 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51296
Weakness: CWE-639
Published: 2024-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The QOCA aim from Quanta Computer has an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. By controlling the user ID parameter, remote attackers with regular privileges could access certain features as any user, modify any user's account information and privileges, leading to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13040?: The QOCA aim from Quanta Computer has an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. By controlling the user ID parameter, remote attackers with regular privileges could access certain features as any user, modify any user's account information and privileges, leading to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2024-13040?: CVE-2024-13040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-13040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-13040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51296.
When was CVE-2024-13040 published?: CVE-2024-13040 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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