CVE-2024-42180 HCL MyXalytics is affected by a malicious file upload vulnerability

Low 1.6 Published Updated

Attackers can upload and execute malicious files in HCL MyXalytics by bypassing file validation checks, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-42180?

CVE-2024-42180 is a low-severity vulnerability in HCL Software DRYiCE MyXalytics, published on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

HCL MyXalytics is affected by a malicious file upload vulnerability. The application accepts invalid file uploads, including incorrect content types, double extensions, null bytes, and special characters, allowing attackers to upload and execute malicious files.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42180?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hcltech Dryice Myxalytics.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42180?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42180 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-42180 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42180 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rg3-f299-p33w.

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