CVE-2024-42187: hcl software bigfix patch management download plug-ins Path Traversal
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 23-01-2025Last modified 23-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-42187 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in hcl software bigfix patch management download plug-ins. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.16%
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 path traversal vulnerability. The application could allow operators to download files from a local repository which is vulnerable to path traversal attacks.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.16% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.16%
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