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CVE-2024-42185

2.5 · LOW

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure package which is susceptible to XML injection attacks.

Published Jan 23, 2025CWE-611EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2024-42185 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupport.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0118565

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42185?

CVE-2024-42185 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-42185?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-42185?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-42185?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-42185 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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