CVE-2024-23540

HCL BigFix Inventory is vulnerable to path traversal

Description

The HCL BigFix Inventory server is vulnerable to path traversal which enables an attacker to read internal application files from the Inventory server. The BigFix Inventory server does not properly restrict the served static file.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Affected: HCL Software BigFix Inventory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0112015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23540?
CVE-2024-23540 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23540?
To fix CVE-2024-23540, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-23540 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23540 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23540?
CVE-2024-23540 affects HCL Software BigFix Inventory.
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