CVE-2024-39733

MEDIUM

Published Jul 14, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-256 CWE-522

Description

IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 295972.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	datacap	All
ibm	datacap	All
ibm	datacap	All
ibm	datacap	All
ibm	datacap	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295972 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295972 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39733? +

IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 295972. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39733? +

CVE-2024-39733 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39733? +

CVE-2024-39733 affects products from ibm, specifically: datacap. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39733? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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