How severe is CVE-2024-56340?

CVE-2024-56340 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56340?

CVE-2024-56340 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56340?

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

Does CVE-2024-56340 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56340 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53951.

When was CVE-2024-56340 published?

CVE-2024-56340 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56340

CVE-2024-56340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics 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-23.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53951
Weakness: CWE-23
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2025-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 is vulnerable to local file inclusion vulnerability, allowing an attacker to access sensitive files by inserting path traversal payloads inside the deficon parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56340?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 is vulnerable to local file inclusion vulnerability, allowing an attacker to access sensitive files by inserting path traversal payloads inside the deficon parameter.
How severe is CVE-2024-56340?: CVE-2024-56340 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56340?: CVE-2024-56340 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56340 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56340 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53951.
When was CVE-2024-56340 published?: CVE-2024-56340 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.4:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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