How severe is CVE-2022-42454?

CVE-2022-42454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42454?

CVE-2022-42454 affects Hcltechsw Bigfix Insights For Vulnerability Remediation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42454?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-42454 published?

CVE-2022-42454 was published on 2022-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42454

CVE-2022-42454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Bigfix Insights For Vulnerability Remediation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Hcltechsw Bigfix Insights For Vulnerability Remediation
Published: 2022-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insights for Vulnerability Remediation (IVR) is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks that may lead to information disclosure.  This requires privileged network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42454?: Insights for Vulnerability Remediation (IVR) is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks that may lead to information disclosure.  This requires privileged network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-42454?: CVE-2022-42454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42454?: CVE-2022-42454 affects Hcltechsw Bigfix Insights For Vulnerability Remediation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42454 published?: CVE-2022-42454 was published on 2022-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102168

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:bigfix_insights_for_vulnerability_remediation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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