How severe is CVE-2024-40490?

CVE-2024-40490 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-2024-40490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40490?

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-2024-40490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38478.

When was CVE-2024-40490 published?

CVE-2024-40490 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40490

CVE-2024-40490 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38478
Weakness: CWE-203
Published: 2024-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Sourcebans++ before v.1.8.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XAJAX call to the Forgot Password function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40490?: An issue in Sourcebans++ before v.1.8.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted XAJAX call to the Forgot Password function.
How severe is CVE-2024-40490?: CVE-2024-40490 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-2024-40490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40490?: 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-2024-40490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38478.
When was CVE-2024-40490 published?: CVE-2024-40490 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/sbpp/sourcebans-pp/issues/975

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