VDB-276804 · CVE-2024-40681 · XFDB 297611

IBM MQ Operator 2.0.26/3.2.4 Queue Manager privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in IBM MQ Operator 2.0.26/3.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Queue Manager. The manipulation results in privileges assignment. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-40681. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM MQ Operator 2.0.26/3.2.4. Affected is an unknown part of the component Queue Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges assignment vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM MQ Operator 2.0.26 and 3.2.4 could allow an authenticated user in a specifically defined role, to bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-40681 since 07/08/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/15/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (297611). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

MQ Operator

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/08/2024 🔍
09/07/2024 +61 days 🔍
09/07/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/15/2025 +342 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-40681 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-40681
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-276804
X-Force: 297611

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2024 17:29
Updated: 08/15/2025 16:50
Changes: 09/07/2024 17:29 (64), 09/10/2024 03:45 (1), 08/15/2025 16:50 (11)
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