How severe is CVE-2024-39742?

CVE-2024-39742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39742?

CVE-2024-39742 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39742?

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-2024-39742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38221.

When was CVE-2024-39742 published?

CVE-2024-39742 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39742

CVE-2024-39742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Operator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-697.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38221
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Ibm Mq Operator
Published: 2024-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 could allow a user to bypass authentication under certain configurations due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 297169.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39742?: IBM MQ Operator 3.2.2 and IBM MQ Operator 2.0.24 could allow a user to bypass authentication under certain configurations due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 297169.
How severe is CVE-2024-39742?: CVE-2024-39742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39742?: CVE-2024-39742 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39742?: 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-2024-39742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38221.
When was CVE-2024-39742 published?: CVE-2024-39742 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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