IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.59.1.9 Local User Credential Leak
CVE-2024-39733 Published on July 14, 2024
IBM Datacap Navigator information disclosure
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-39733 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Unprotected Storage of Credentials
Storing a password in plaintext may result in a system compromise. Password management issues occur when a password is stored in plaintext in an application's properties or configuration file. Storing a plaintext password in a configuration file allows anyone who can read the file access to the password-protected resource.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-39733
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Affected Versions
IBM Datacap Navigator Version 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.7, 9.1.8, 9.1.9 is affected by CVE-2024-39733Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.