CVE-2024-40240

Name: CVE-2024-40240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-08T18:15:17.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40240 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Homeserve	Homeserve	3.3.4

References

http://homeserve.comProduct
https://apkpure.com/homeserve-home-repair/com.homeserveapp.homeserveProduct
https://zzzxiin.github.io/post/homeserve/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40240?

An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.

How severe is CVE-2024-40240?

CVE-2024-40240 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40240?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST