CVE-2024-40686
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-23
Last updated on: 2025-08-06
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | smartcloud_analytics_log_analysis | 1.3.7.0 |
| ibm | smartcloud_analytics_log_analysis | 1.3.7.1 |
| ibm | smartcloud_analytics_log_analysis | 1.3.7.2 |
| ibm | smartcloud_analytics_log_analysis | 1.3.8.0 |
| ibm | smartcloud_analytics_log_analysis | 1.3.8.1 |
| ibm | smartcloud_analytics_log_analysis | 1.3.8.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in IBM SmartCloud Analytics - Log Analysis versions 1.3.7.0 through 1.3.8.2 is an HTTP header injection caused by improper validation of input in the HOST headers. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious content into HTTP headers, potentially enabling attacks such as cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, or session hijacking.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to perform cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, or session hijacking attacks against the vulnerable system. These attacks can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or manipulation of web sessions, compromising the security and integrity of your system.