CVE-2024-23540 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The HCL BigFix Inventory server is vulnerable to path traversal which enables an attacker to read internal application files from the Inventory server. The BigFix Inventory server does not properly restrict the served static file.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-23540?

CVE-2024-23540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The HCL BigFix Inventory server is vulnerable to path traversal which enables an attacker to read internal application files from the Inventory server. The BigFix Inventory server does not properly re...

How severe is CVE-2024-23540?

CVE-2024-23540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23540?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.