CVE-2024-40697

HIGH
Published Aug 13, 2024 Modified Aug 22, 2024 CWE-521

Description

IBM Common Licensing 9.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 297895.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm common_licensing

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40697? +
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 297895. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-40697? +
CVE-2024-40697 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40697? +
CVE-2024-40697 affects products from ibm, specifically: common_licensing. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40697? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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