How severe is CVE-2024-6840?

CVE-2024-6840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6840?

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

Does CVE-2024-6840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48013.

When was CVE-2024-6840 published?

CVE-2024-6840 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6840

CVE-2024-6840 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48013
Weakness: CWE-285
Published: 2024-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization flaw exists in the Ansible Automation Controller. This flaw allows an attacker using the k8S API server to send an HTTP request with a service account token mounted via `automountServiceAccountToken: true`, resulting in privilege escalation to a service account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6840?: An improper authorization flaw exists in the Ansible Automation Controller. This flaw allows an attacker using the k8S API server to send an HTTP request with a service account token mounted via `automountServiceAccountToken: true`, resulting in privilege escalation to a service account.
How severe is CVE-2024-6840?: CVE-2024-6840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48013.
When was CVE-2024-6840 published?: CVE-2024-6840 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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