How severe is CVE-2024-56346?

CVE-2024-56346 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-56346 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56346?

CVE-2024-56346 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56346?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-56346 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56346 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54093.

When was CVE-2024-56346 published?

CVE-2024-56346 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56346

CVE-2024-56346 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-114.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54093
Weakness: CWE-114
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2025-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimesis NIM master service could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56346?: IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimesis NIM master service could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.
How severe is CVE-2024-56346?: CVE-2024-56346 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56346 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56346?: CVE-2024-56346 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56346?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-56346 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56346 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54093.
When was CVE-2024-56346 published?: CVE-2024-56346 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7186621

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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