How severe is CVE-2024-39741?

CVE-2024-39741 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-2024-39741 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-2024-39741?

CVE-2024-39741 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-2024-39741?

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

Does CVE-2024-39741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38220.

When was CVE-2024-39741 published?

CVE-2024-39741 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39741

CVE-2024-39741 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38220
Weakness: CWE-22
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 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 296010.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39741?: IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 296010.
How severe is CVE-2024-39741?: CVE-2024-39741 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-2024-39741 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-2024-39741?: CVE-2024-39741 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-2024-39741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38220.
When was CVE-2024-39741 published?: CVE-2024-39741 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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