Plain Text Credential Storage in HCL Workload Scheduler
CVE-2024-42197

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

HCL Software Software

Status
Workload Scheduler
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2025

What is CVE-2024-42197?

HCL Workload Scheduler has been identified to expose user credentials in plain text format, allowing local users to easily access sensitive information. This flaw presents significant security risks, as unauthorized individuals may exploit this exposure to gain access to sensitive systems and information.

Affected Version(s)

Workload Scheduler <10.2.3

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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