CVE-2024-42185 — LOW (2.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

2.5

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0118565

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-42185?

CVE-2024-42185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). 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 cont...

How severe is CVE-2024-42185?

CVE-2024-42185 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42185?

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