How severe is CVE-2024-40681?

CVE-2024-40681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40681?

CVE-2024-40681 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40681?

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-2024-40681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38569.

When was CVE-2024-40681 published?

CVE-2024-40681 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40681

CVE-2024-40681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Operator 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38569
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Ibm Mq Operator
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user in a specifically defined role, to bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40681?: IBM MQ 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user in a specifically defined role, to bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.
How severe is CVE-2024-40681?: CVE-2024-40681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40681?: CVE-2024-40681 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40681?: 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-2024-40681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38569.
When was CVE-2024-40681 published?: CVE-2024-40681 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7167732

Affected products (98)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:sc2:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.0:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.1:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.1:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.1:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.4:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.4:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r3-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r3-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r3-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r3-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.3.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.4.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.4.0:r1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r2:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r2:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r3:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r3:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.3.0.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.3.0.0:r1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.3.0.0:r2:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.3.0.0:r2:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.3.0.0:r3:*:*:-:*:*:*

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