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CVE-2024-42185

LOWCVSS 2.5/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2024-42185 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
2.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.12%

2.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42185?
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.
How severe is CVE-2024-42185?
CVE-2024-42185 has a CVSS score of 2.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42185?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST