CVE-2024-39741

Name: CVE-2024-39741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-15T03:15:02.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39741 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 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. EPSS estimates a 0.68% 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 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.

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

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

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/296010VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/296010VDB 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-2024-39741?

How severe is CVE-2024-39741?

CVE-2024-39741 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39741?

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