Vulnerability · Published Jan 23, 2025 · Assigned by HCL
CVE-2024-42185HCL BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure package which is susceptible to XML injection attacks
Low 2.5
In plain English
A low-severity XML external entity in BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins from HCL Software. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 2% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)2.5Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 97.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins | 1177 and below |
Weakness: CWE-611 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N