CVE-2022-42451

Name: CVE-2022-42451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-11T06:15:09.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42451 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain credentials within the BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins are stored insecurely and could be exposed to a local privileged user. . EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain credentials within the BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins are stored insecurely and could be exposed to a local privileged user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Bigfix Patch Management	< 1055

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108007Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108007Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42451?

Certain credentials within the BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins are stored insecurely and could be exposed to a local privileged user.

How severe is CVE-2022-42451?

CVE-2022-42451 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42451?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-42451?

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Source: NVD / NIST