CVE-2024-42185

HCL BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure package which is susceptible to XML injection attacks

Description

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure package which is susceptible to XML injection attacks. This allows an attacker to exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious XML content, which can lead to various issues including denial of service and unauthorized access.

Category

2.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: HCL Software BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0118565

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42185?
CVE-2024-42185 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42185?
To fix CVE-2024-42185, 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-2024-42185 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42185 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-2024-42185?
CVE-2024-42185 affects HCL Software BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins.
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