How severe is CVE-2024-40117?

CVE-2024-40117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40117?

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

Does CVE-2024-40117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38417.

When was CVE-2024-40117 published?

CVE-2024-40117 was published on 2024-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40117

CVE-2024-40117 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38417
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2024-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in Solar-Log 1000 before v2.8.2 and build 52- 23.04.2013 allows attackers to obtain Administrative privileges via connecting to the web administration server. Not existing for SL 200, 500, 1000 / fixed in 4.2.8 for SL 250, 300, 1200, 2000, SL 50 Gateway / fixed in 5.1.2 / 6.0.0 for SL Base.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40117?: Incorrect access control in Solar-Log 1000 before v2.8.2 and build 52- 23.04.2013 allows attackers to obtain Administrative privileges via connecting to the web administration server. Not existing for SL 200, 500, 1000 / fixed in 4.2.8 for SL 250, 300, 1200, 2000, SL 50 Gateway / fixed in 5.1.2 / 6.0.0 for SL Base.
How severe is CVE-2024-40117?: CVE-2024-40117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-40117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38417.
When was CVE-2024-40117 published?: CVE-2024-40117 was published on 2024-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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