Is CVE-2024-40456 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-40456 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-40456 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-40456 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40456?

CVE-2024-40456 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-40456

CWE-89Published: July 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ThinkSAAS v3.7.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the name parameter at \system\action\update.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

ThinkSAAS v3.7.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the update.php file that can be exploited via the name parameter. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, this represents a critical risk of unauthorized database access or manipulation.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but there is no known public exploit or KEV entry at this time.

Recommended Action

Administrators should upgrade to a patched version of ThinkSAAS or apply vendor-supplied security patches to address the SQL injection flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-40456 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.