How severe is CVE-2024-40051?

CVE-2024-40051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40051?

CVE-2024-40051 affects Ip-guard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40051?

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-2024-40051 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40051 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38402.

When was CVE-2024-40051 published?

CVE-2024-40051 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40051

CVE-2024-40051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ip-guard 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38402
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ip-guard
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IP Guard v4.81.0307.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the file name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40051?: IP Guard v4.81.0307.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the file name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2024-40051?: CVE-2024-40051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40051?: CVE-2024-40051 affects Ip-guard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40051?: 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-2024-40051 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40051 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38402.
When was CVE-2024-40051 published?: CVE-2024-40051 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/mrfan6/Demo/blob/main/Analysis.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ip-guard:ip-guard:4.81.0307.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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