How severe is CVE-2024-40718?

CVE-2024-40718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40718?

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-2024-40718 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40718 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38583.

When was CVE-2024-40718 published?

CVE-2024-40718 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40718

CVE-2024-40718 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38583
Weakness: CWE-918
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A server side request forgery vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to perform local privilege escalation through exploiting an SSRF vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40718?: A server side request forgery vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to perform local privilege escalation through exploiting an SSRF vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-40718?: CVE-2024-40718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40718?: 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-2024-40718 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40718 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38583.
When was CVE-2024-40718 published?: CVE-2024-40718 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4649

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