CVE-2024-39742

moderate-risk
Published 2024-07-08

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.1/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (3)

Mq Operator
Mq Operator
Mq Operator

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (4)

VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297169
Vendor Advisory https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297169
Vendor Advisory https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159714
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moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 9/34 · Low