CVE-2024-39729: datacap — Fix

Description

IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from source code that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 295968.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-540 CWE-540

Affected Products

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

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295968 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/295968 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39729? +

IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from source code that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 295968. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39729? +

CVE-2024-39729 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-39729? +

CVE-2024-39729 affects products from ibm, specifically: datacap, datacap_navigator. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39729? +

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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