How severe is CVE-2024-40691?

CVE-2024-40691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40691?

CVE-2024-40691 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40691?

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-2024-40691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38804.

When was CVE-2024-40691 published?

CVE-2024-40691 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40691

CVE-2024-40691 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38804
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2024-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40691?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-40691?: CVE-2024-40691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40691?: CVE-2024-40691 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40691?: 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-2024-40691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38804.
When was CVE-2024-40691 published?: CVE-2024-40691 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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