How severe is CVE-2024-40684?

CVE-2024-40684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40684?

CVE-2024-40684 primarily affects Ibm Operations Analytics Log Analysis. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40684?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55600.

When was CVE-2024-40684 published?

CVE-2024-40684 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40684

CVE-2024-40684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Operations Analytics Log Analysis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55600
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Operations Analytics Log Analysis
Published: 2026-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis 1.3.5.0, 1.3.5.1, 1.3.5.2, 1.3.5.3, 1.3.6.0, 1.3.6.1, 1.3.7.0, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.7.2, and 1.3.8.0, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.8.2, 1.3.8.3, 1.3.8.4 IBM SmartCloud Analytics - Log Analysis does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40684?: IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis 1.3.5.0, 1.3.5.1, 1.3.5.2, 1.3.5.3, 1.3.6.0, 1.3.6.1, 1.3.7.0, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.7.2, and 1.3.8.0, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.8.2, 1.3.8.3, 1.3.8.4 IBM SmartCloud Analytics - Log Analysis does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2024-40684?: CVE-2024-40684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40684?: CVE-2024-40684 primarily affects Ibm Operations Analytics Log Analysis. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55600.
When was CVE-2024-40684 published?: CVE-2024-40684 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7268536

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operations_analytics_log_analysis:1.3.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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