How severe is CVE-2024-39726?

CVE-2024-39726 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-39726 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-2024-39726?

CVE-2024-39726 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39726?

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-2024-39726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38208.

When was CVE-2024-39726 published?

CVE-2024-39726 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39726

CVE-2024-39726 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38208
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights
Published: 2024-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39726?: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
How severe is CVE-2024-39726?: CVE-2024-39726 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-39726 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-2024-39726?: CVE-2024-39726 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39726?: 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-2024-39726 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39726 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38208.
When was CVE-2024-39726 published?: CVE-2024-39726 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176208

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_-_engineering_insights:7.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_-_engineering_insights:7.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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