CVE-2024-42193

HCL BigFix Web Reports is susceptible to a Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attack

Description

HCL BigFix Web Reports' service communicates over HTTPS but exhibits a weakness in its handling of SSL certificate validation. This scenario presents a possibility of man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and data exposure as, if exploited, this vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: HCL Software HCL BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0120585

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42193?
CVE-2024-42193 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42193?
To fix CVE-2024-42193, 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-2024-42193 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42193 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-2024-42193?
CVE-2024-42193 affects HCL Software HCL BigFix Platform.
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