CVE-2024-39742

Name: CVE-2024-39742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-08T14:15:02.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39742 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.24
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.2
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.3.0, <= 2.3.3
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.8
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.3
Ibm	Mq Operator	>= 3.2.0, < 3.2.2
Ibm	Mq Operator	3.0.0
Ibm	Mq Operator	3.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297169VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297169VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39742?

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-2024-39742?

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Source: NVD / NIST