CVE-2024-40681
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40681 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user in a specifically defined role, to bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user in a specifically defined role, to bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.25 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.2 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 2.3.0, <= 2.3.3 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.8 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.3 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | >= 3.2.0, <= 3.2.3 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.0.0 | — |
| Ibm | Mq Operator | 3.0.1 | — |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.0.1 | R1-Eus |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.0.2 | R1-Eus |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.0.4 | R1-Eus |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.0.5 | R1-Eus |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.0.6 | R1-Eus |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.3.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.4.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.2.5.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.3 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.4 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.5 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.6 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.10 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.11 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.15 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.16 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.17 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.0.20 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.1.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.1.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.2.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.2.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.3.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.3.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.3.2 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.3.3 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.4.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.4.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.5.0 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.3.5.1 | R1 |
| Ibm | Supplied Mq Advanced Container Images | 9.4.0.0 | R1 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7167732Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40681?
IBM MQ 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD could allow an authenticated user in a specifically defined role, to bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.
How severe is CVE-2024-40681?
CVE-2024-40681 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40681?
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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