CVE-2024-42186: hcl software bigfix patch management download plug-ins Improper Certificate Validation
CVSS: 2.8v3.1LowDeferred
Published 23-01-2025Last modified 23-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-42186 is a low (CVSS 2.8) Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in hcl software bigfix patch management download plug-ins. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
2.8/10
010
Low · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.08%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-01-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure protocol support. The application can allow improper handling of SSL certificates validation.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionLow 2.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST2.8LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.08%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
0%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.08% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.08%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hcl software1 product
- bigfix patch management download plug-ins1177 and below
1 vendor · 1 product