How severe is CVE-2024-40583?

CVE-2024-40583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40583?

CVE-2024-40583 affects Pentaminds Curovms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40583?

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-2024-40583 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40583 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38803.

When was CVE-2024-40583 published?

CVE-2024-40583 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-40583

CVE-2024-40583 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pentaminds Curovms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38803
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Pentaminds Curovms
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Pentaminds CuroVMS v2.0.1 was discovered to contain exposed credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40583?: Pentaminds CuroVMS v2.0.1 was discovered to contain exposed credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-40583?: CVE-2024-40583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40583?: CVE-2024-40583 affects Pentaminds Curovms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40583?: 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-2024-40583 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40583 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38803.
When was CVE-2024-40583 published?: CVE-2024-40583 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://medium.com/@vishnuchttrj/exploiting-vms-vulnerabilities-to-access-confidential-data-cve-2024-40582-cve-2024-40583-60d957933b78

EU advisories (EUVD)

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pentaminds:curovms:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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