How severe is CVE-2024-31871?

CVE-2024-31871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-31871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31871?

CVE-2024-31871 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31871?

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-2024-31871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29729.

When was CVE-2024-31871 published?

CVE-2024-31871 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31871

CVE-2024-31871 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29729
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2024-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0 through 10.0.7 could allow a malicious actor to conduct a man in the middle attack when deploying Python scripts due to improper certificate validation. IBM X-Force ID: 287306.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31871?: IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0 through 10.0.7 could allow a malicious actor to conduct a man in the middle attack when deploying Python scripts due to improper certificate validation. IBM X-Force ID: 287306.
How severe is CVE-2024-31871?: CVE-2024-31871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-31871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31871?: CVE-2024-31871 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31871?: 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-2024-31871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29729.
When was CVE-2024-31871 published?: CVE-2024-31871 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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