Insecure File URI Scheme in BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins by HCL Software
CVE-2024-42184

2.5LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
HCL Software Software
Status
Bigfix Patch Management Download Plug-ins
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2025

Summary

The BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins from HCL Software are susceptible to vulnerabilities arising from insecure support for the file URI scheme. This flaw could enable an attacker to exploit the system by attempting to download files using the 'file://' URI scheme, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or system compromise. Organizations using this software should evaluate their security posture and apply necessary mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins 1177 and below

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.5
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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