How severe is CVE-2024-40530?

CVE-2024-40530 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40530?

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-2024-40530 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40530 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38503.

When was CVE-2024-40530 published?

CVE-2024-40530 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40530

CVE-2024-40530 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38503
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2024-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Pantera CRM versions 401.152 and 402.072 allows unauthorized attackers to bypass IP-based access controls by manipulating the X-Forwarded-For header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40530?: A vulnerability in Pantera CRM versions 401.152 and 402.072 allows unauthorized attackers to bypass IP-based access controls by manipulating the X-Forwarded-For header.
How severe is CVE-2024-40530?: CVE-2024-40530 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40530?: 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-2024-40530 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40530 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38503.
When was CVE-2024-40530 published?: CVE-2024-40530 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://critical.lt/blog/authorization-bypass-and-mass-assignment-in-pantera-crm/

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