How severe is CVE-2024-40696?

CVE-2024-40696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40696?

CVE-2024-40696 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40696?

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

Does CVE-2024-40696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38800.

When was CVE-2024-40696 published?

CVE-2024-40696 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40696

CVE-2024-40696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38800
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2025-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.3 Standard Edition is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40696?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.3 Standard Edition is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How severe is CVE-2024-40696?: CVE-2024-40696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40696?: CVE-2024-40696 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38800.
When was CVE-2024-40696 published?: CVE-2024-40696 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7182011

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:*:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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