How severe is CVE-2024-23556?

CVE-2024-23556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23556?

CVE-2024-23556 affects Hcltech Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23556?

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

Does CVE-2024-23556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21051.

When was CVE-2024-23556 published?

CVE-2024-23556 was published on 2024-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23556

CVE-2024-23556 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21051
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Platform
Published: 2024-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SSL/TLS Renegotiation functionality potentially leading to DoS attack vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23556?: SSL/TLS Renegotiation functionality potentially leading to DoS attack vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-23556?: CVE-2024-23556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23556?: CVE-2024-23556 affects Hcltech Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21051.
When was CVE-2024-23556 published?: CVE-2024-23556 was published on 2024-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0113140

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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