How severe is CVE-2024-39740?

CVE-2024-39740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-39740 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-2024-39740?

CVE-2024-39740 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-2024-39740?

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

Does CVE-2024-39740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38219.

When was CVE-2024-39740 published?

CVE-2024-39740 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39740

CVE-2024-39740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38219
Weakness: CWE-497
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 displays version information in HTTP requests that could allow an attacker to gather information for future attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 296009.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39740?: IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 displays version information in HTTP requests that could allow an attacker to gather information for future attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 296009.
How severe is CVE-2024-39740?: CVE-2024-39740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-39740 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-2024-39740?: CVE-2024-39740 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-2024-39740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38219.
When was CVE-2024-39740 published?: CVE-2024-39740 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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