CVE-2024-40704

Name: CVE-2024-40704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-15T17:15:17.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40704 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from authentication request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 298277.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from authentication request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 298277.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7.0.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7.0.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/298277VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160853Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40704?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information from authentication request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 298277.

How severe is CVE-2024-40704?

CVE-2024-40704 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40704?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-40704?

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Source: NVD / NIST