How severe is CVE-2024-40706?

CVE-2024-40706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40706?

CVE-2024-40706 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40706?

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

Does CVE-2024-40706 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40706 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38751.

When was CVE-2024-40706 published?

CVE-2024-40706 was published on 2025-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40706

CVE-2024-40706 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38751
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2025-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote user to obtain sensitive version information that could aid in further attacks against the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40706?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote user to obtain sensitive version information that could aid in further attacks against the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-40706?: CVE-2024-40706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40706?: CVE-2024-40706 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40706 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40706 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38751.
When was CVE-2024-40706 published?: CVE-2024-40706 was published on 2025-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7169826

Affected products (1)

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

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