CVE-2024-40683: IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis 1.3.5.0, 1.3.5.1, 1.3.5.2, 1.3.5.3, 1.3.6.0, 1.3.6.1, 1.3.7.0, 1.3.7.1

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-40683 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting operations analytics - log analysis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis 1.3.5.0, 1.3.5.1, 1.3.5.2, 1.3.5.3, 1.3.6.0, 1.3.6.1, 1.3.7.0, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.7.2, and 1.3.8.0, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.8.2, 1.3.8.3, 1.3.8.4 does not invalidate session after a password chance which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2026-07-30
Last modified	2026-10-02

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-30 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-02 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm operations analytics - log analysis UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.3.5.0 and <= 1.3.5.3 · >= 1.3.6.0 and <= 1.3.6.1 · >= 1.3.7.0 and <= 1.3.7.2 · >= 1.3.8.0 and <= 1.3.8.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.8.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy operations-analytics---log-analysis || rpm -q operations-analytics---log-analysis || operations-analytics---log-analysis --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade operations-analytics---log-analysis

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade operations-analytics---log-analysis

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison operations-analytics---log-analysis sudo apt install operations-analytics---log-analysis=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold operations-analytics---log-analysis

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list operations-analytics---log-analysis sudo dnf downgrade operations-analytics---log-analysis-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add operations-analytics---log-analysis

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-40683?

operations analytics - log analysis: upgrade to newer than 1.3.8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40683 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40683 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-40683 affect?

CVE-2024-40683 affects operations analytics - log analysis. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis 1.3.5.0, 1.3.5.1, 1.3.5.2, 1.3.5.3, 1.3.6.0, 1.3.6.1, 1.3.7.0, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.7.2, and 1.3.8.0, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.8.2, 1.3.8.3, 1.3.8.4 does not invalidate session after a password chance which could allow a

How urgent is CVE-2024-40683?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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