How severe is CVE-2024-3968?

CVE-2024-3968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3968?

CVE-2024-3968 primarily affects Microfocus Imanager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3968?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-3968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32534.

When was CVE-2024-3968 published?

CVE-2024-3968 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3968

CVE-2024-3968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Imanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32534
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microfocus Imanager
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote Code Execution has been discovered in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0200. The vulnerability can trigger remote code execution using custom file upload task.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3968?: Remote Code Execution has been discovered in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0200. The vulnerability can trigger remote code execution using custom file upload task.
How severe is CVE-2024-3968?: CVE-2024-3968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3968?: CVE-2024-3968 primarily affects Microfocus Imanager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-3968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32534.
When was CVE-2024-3968 published?: CVE-2024-3968 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/imanager-32/imanager326_patch3_hf1_releasenotes/data/imanager326_patch3_hf1_releasenotes.html

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:3.2.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:3.2.6:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:3.2.6:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:3.2.6:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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