How severe is CVE-2024-40704?

CVE-2024-40704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40704?

CVE-2024-40704 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40704?

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

Does CVE-2024-40704 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40704 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38574.

When was CVE-2024-40704 published?

CVE-2024-40704 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40704

CVE-2024-40704 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38574
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2024-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from authentication request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 298277.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40704?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from authentication request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 298277.
How severe is CVE-2024-40704?: CVE-2024-40704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40704?: CVE-2024-40704 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40704 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40704 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38574.
When was CVE-2024-40704 published?: CVE-2024-40704 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server

CVE-2009-4240 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Multiple buffer overflows in unspecified setuid executables in the DataStage subsystem in IBM InfoSphere Information…
CVE-2022-40752 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of…
CVE-2022-22425 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): "IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute…
CVE-2022-31768 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted…
CVE-2020-27583 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5.0.0 is affected by deserialization of untrusted data which could allow remote…
CVE-2012-0204 — Critical (CVSS 9.3): Untrusted search path vulnerability in InfoSphere Import Export Manager 8.1 through 9.1 in InfoSphere Information…

All CVEs affecting Ibm Infosphere Information Server →

Other CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-7312 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): CWE‑522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in web services in Progress Sitefinity version from 14.0.7700 to…
CVE-2026-29128 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver firmware ships with multiple daemon configuration files for routing components (e.g.,…
CVE-2025-54863 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Radiometrics VizAir is vulnerable to exposure of the system's REST API key through a publicly accessible configuration…
CVE-2024-12799 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in OpenText Identity Manager Advanced Edition on Windows, Linux, 64…
CVE-2024-51545 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Username Enumeration vulnerabilities allow access to application level username add, delete, modify and list…
CVE-2023-1778 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): This vulnerability exists in GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware versions prior to v4.28 (except v4.21) due to…

Browse all CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerabilities →