How severe is CVE-2024-40705?

CVE-2024-40705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40705?

CVE-2024-40705 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-2024-40705?

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

Does CVE-2024-40705 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40705 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38575.

When was CVE-2024-40705 published?

CVE-2024-40705 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40705

CVE-2024-40705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-405.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38575
Weakness: CWE-405
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2024-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow an authenticated user to consume file space resources due to unrestricted file uploads. IBM X-Force ID: 298279.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40705?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow an authenticated user to consume file space resources due to unrestricted file uploads. IBM X-Force ID: 298279.
How severe is CVE-2024-40705?: CVE-2024-40705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40705?: CVE-2024-40705 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-2024-40705?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40705 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40705 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38575.
When was CVE-2024-40705 published?: CVE-2024-40705 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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