How severe is CVE-2024-40697?

CVE-2024-40697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-40697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40697?

CVE-2024-40697 affects Ibm Common Licensing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40697?

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-2024-40697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38572.

When was CVE-2024-40697 published?

CVE-2024-40697 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40697

CVE-2024-40697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Common Licensing 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38572
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Common Licensing
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Common Licensing 9.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 297895.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40697?: IBM Common Licensing 9.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 297895.
How severe is CVE-2024-40697?: CVE-2024-40697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-40697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40697?: CVE-2024-40697 affects Ibm Common Licensing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40697?: 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-2024-40697 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40697 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38572.
When was CVE-2024-40697 published?: CVE-2024-40697 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:common_licensing:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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