How severe is CVE-2024-5040?

CVE-2024-5040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5040?

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-2024-5040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46306.

When was CVE-2024-5040 published?

CVE-2024-5040 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5040

CVE-2024-5040 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46306
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There are multiple ways in LCDS LAquis SCADA for an attacker to access locations outside of their own directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5040?: There are multiple ways in LCDS LAquis SCADA for an attacker to access locations outside of their own directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-5040?: CVE-2024-5040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5040?: 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-2024-5040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46306.
When was CVE-2024-5040 published?: CVE-2024-5040 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-142-01

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