CVE-2024-42193

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified

CVE-2024-42193 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HcltechBigfix Platform>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.13
HcltechBigfix Platform>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.4

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42193?
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.
How severe is CVE-2024-42193?
CVE-2024-42193 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42193?
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