How severe is CVE-2024-39733?

CVE-2024-39733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-39733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39733?

CVE-2024-39733 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39733?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-39733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38213.

When was CVE-2024-39733 published?

CVE-2024-39733 was published on 2024-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39733

CVE-2024-39733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38213
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Datacap
Published: 2024-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 295972.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39733?: IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 295972.
How severe is CVE-2024-39733?: CVE-2024-39733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-39733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39733?: CVE-2024-39733 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38213.
When was CVE-2024-39733 published?: CVE-2024-39733 was published on 2024-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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