Is CVE-2024-39742 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-39742 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-39742 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-39742 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39742?

CVE-2024-39742 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-39742

CWE-187Published: July 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

IBM MQ Operator is susceptible to an authentication bypass due to a partial string comparison vulnerability. This flaw could allow unauthorized users to gain access to the system.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update IBM MQ Operator to a patched version that correctly handles string comparisons.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-39742 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.