How severe is CVE-2024-39736?

CVE-2024-39736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-39736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39736?

CVE-2024-39736 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39736?

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

Does CVE-2024-39736 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39736 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38216.

When was CVE-2024-39736 published?

CVE-2024-39736 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39736

CVE-2024-39736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38216
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Ibm Datacap
Published: 2024-07-15
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 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 296003.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39736?: IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 296003.
How severe is CVE-2024-39736?: CVE-2024-39736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-39736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39736?: CVE-2024-39736 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39736 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39736 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38216.
When was CVE-2024-39736 published?: CVE-2024-39736 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap_navigator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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