CVE-2024-39741: IBM Datacap Navigator directory traversal

Published Jul 12, 2024
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Updated

IBM Datacap Navigator 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.

Other sources

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.

MITRE

Affected Software

12 affected components
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
IBM Datacap Navigator<=All
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

Event History

Jul 12, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39741?

CVE-2024-39741 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal on the system.

2

How can I fix CVE-2024-39741?

To mitigate CVE-2024-39741, it is recommended to update IBM Datacap Navigator to the latest version provided by IBM.

3

What affected versions of IBM Datacap are vulnerable to CVE-2024-39741?

CVE-2024-39741 affects IBM Datacap versions up to 9.1.9, including versions 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, and 9.1.8.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-39741?

CVE-2024-39741 allows a remote attacker to send crafted URLs that exploit directory traversal to access arbitrary files.

5

Is CVE-2024-39741 specific to IBM Datacap Navigator?

Yes, CVE-2024-39741 specifically impacts IBM Datacap Navigator and its associated versions.

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