CVE-2024-42185 HCL BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure package which is susceptible to XML injection attacks
Attackers can inject malicious XML into HCL BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins, causing denial of service and unauthorized access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-42185?
CVE-2024-42185 is a low-severity vulnerability in HCL Software BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins, published on 23 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
BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure package which is susceptible to XML injection attacks. This allows an attacker to exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious XML content, which can lead to various issues including denial of service and unauthorized access.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42185?
How do I fix CVE-2024-42185?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42185 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-42185 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42185 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c947-vcqx-5wf7.