How severe is CVE-2024-40700?

CVE-2024-40700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40700?

CVE-2024-40700 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40700?

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

Does CVE-2024-40700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38753.

When was CVE-2024-40700 published?

CVE-2024-40700 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40700

CVE-2024-40700 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38753
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2025-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access Appliance and Container 10.0.0 through 10.0.8 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker 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-2024-40700?: IBM Security Verify Access Appliance and Container 10.0.0 through 10.0.8 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker 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-2024-40700?: CVE-2024-40700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40700?: CVE-2024-40700 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38753.
When was CVE-2024-40700 published?: CVE-2024-40700 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7182386

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access_docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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