CVE-2024-39736

Name: CVE-2024-39736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-15T02:15:05.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39736 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datacap	9.1.5
Ibm	Datacap	9.1.6
Ibm	Datacap	9.1.7
Ibm	Datacap	9.1.8
Ibm	Datacap	9.1.9
Ibm	Datacap Navigator	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/296003VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/296003VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39736?

How severe is CVE-2024-39736?

CVE-2024-39736 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39736?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST