How severe is CVE-2024-31890?

CVE-2024-31890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-31890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31890?

CVE-2024-31890 affects Ibm I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31890?

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-2024-31890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29748.

When was CVE-2024-31890 published?

CVE-2024-31890 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31890

CVE-2024-31890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29748
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ibm I
Published: 2024-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 288171.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31890?: IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 288171.
How severe is CVE-2024-31890?: CVE-2024-31890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-31890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31890?: CVE-2024-31890 affects Ibm I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31890?: 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-2024-31890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29748.
When was CVE-2024-31890 published?: CVE-2024-31890 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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