How severe is CVE-2024-40702?

CVE-2024-40702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40702?

CVE-2024-40702 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-2024-40702?

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-2024-40702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38813.

When was CVE-2024-40702 published?

CVE-2024-40702 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40702

CVE-2024-40702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38813
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2025-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow an unauthorized user to obtain valid tokens to gain access to protected resources due to improper certificate validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40702?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow an unauthorized user to obtain valid tokens to gain access to protected resources due to improper certificate validation.
How severe is CVE-2024-40702?: CVE-2024-40702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40702?: CVE-2024-40702 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-2024-40702?: 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-2024-40702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38813.
When was CVE-2024-40702 published?: CVE-2024-40702 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7179163

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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