How severe is CVE-2024-40240?

CVE-2024-40240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40240?

CVE-2024-40240 affects Homeserve. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40240?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38423.

When was CVE-2024-40240 published?

CVE-2024-40240 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-40240

CVE-2024-40240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Homeserve with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38423
Affected product: Homeserve
Published: 2024-11-08
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40240?: An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.
How severe is CVE-2024-40240?: CVE-2024-40240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40240?: CVE-2024-40240 affects Homeserve. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40240?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38423.
When was CVE-2024-40240 published?: CVE-2024-40240 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-40240

Key facts

Description

Frequently asked questions

References

EU advisories (EUVD)

Affected products (1)