IBM SmartCloud Analytics Log Analysis up to 1.3.8.2 Host http headers for scripting syntax

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM SmartCloud Analytics Log Analysis up to 1.3.8.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation of the argument Host results in improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-40686. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM SmartCloud Analytics Log Analysis up to 1.3.8.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument Host with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-644. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM SmartCloud Analytics - Log Analysis 1.3.7.0, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.7.2, 1.3.8.0, 1.3.8.1, and 1.3.8.2 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-40686 since 07/08/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/07/2025).

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax
CWE: CWE-644
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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 CVE reserved
07/23/2025 +380 days Advisory disclosed
07/23/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/07/2025 +14 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-40686 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-40686
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317409

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2025 15:28
Updated: 08/07/2025 01:13
Changes: 07/23/2025 15:28 (64), 08/07/2025 01:13 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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