CVE-2024-39740

Name: CVE-2024-39740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-15T03:15:02.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39740 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. 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 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-497

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/296009VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/296009VDB 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-2024-39740?

How severe is CVE-2024-39740?

CVE-2024-39740 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39740?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-39740?

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Source: NVD / NIST