CVE-2024-42183 (CVSS 2.5)

Description

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability. It could allow a malicious operator to download files from arbitrary URLs without any proper validation or allowlist controls.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.5

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-494 CWE-494

References

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42183? +

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability. It could allow a malicious operator to download files from arbitrary URLs without any proper validation or allowlist controls. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-42183? +

CVE-2024-42183 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42183? +

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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