How severe is CVE-2024-49342?

CVE-2024-49342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49342?

CVE-2024-49342 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49342?

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-2024-49342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54828.

When was CVE-2024-49342 published?

CVE-2024-49342 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49342

CVE-2024-49342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54828
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Published: 2025-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49342?: IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-49342?: CVE-2024-49342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49342?: CVE-2024-49342 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49342?: 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-2024-49342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54828.
When was CVE-2024-49342 published?: CVE-2024-49342 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240777

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:-:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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