CVE-2024-42173: dryice myxalytics — Fix

Description

HCL MyXalytics is affected by an improper password policy implementation vulnerability. Weak passwords and lack of account lockout policies allow attackers to guess or brute-force passwords if the username is known.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hcltech	dryice_myxalytics	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0118149

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42173? +

HCL MyXalytics is affected by an improper password policy implementation vulnerability. Weak passwords and lack of account lockout policies allow attackers to guess or brute-force passwords if the username is known. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42173? +

CVE-2024-42173 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42173? +

CVE-2024-42173 affects products from hcltech, specifically: dryice_myxalytics. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42173? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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