How severe is CVE-2024-40506?

CVE-2024-40506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-40506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40506?

CVE-2024-40506 affects Openpetra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40506?

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-2024-40506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38488.

When was CVE-2024-40506 published?

CVE-2024-40506 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40506

CVE-2024-40506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openpetra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38488
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Openpetra
Published: 2024-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in openPetra v.2023.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the serverMHospitality.asmx function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40506?: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in openPetra v.2023.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the serverMHospitality.asmx function.
How severe is CVE-2024-40506?: CVE-2024-40506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-40506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40506?: CVE-2024-40506 affects Openpetra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40506?: 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-2024-40506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38488.
When was CVE-2024-40506 published?: CVE-2024-40506 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Jansen-C-Moreira/CVE-2024-40506

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openpetra:openpetra:2023.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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