How severe is CVE-2024-42183?

CVE-2024-42183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42183?

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

Does CVE-2024-42183 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42183 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39536.

When was CVE-2024-42183 published?

CVE-2024-42183 was published on 2025-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42183

CVE-2024-42183 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39536
Weakness: CWE-494
Published: 2025-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability. It could allow a malicious operator to download files from arbitrary URLs without any proper validation or allowlist controls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42183?: BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability. It could allow a malicious operator to download files from arbitrary URLs without any proper validation or allowlist controls.
How severe is CVE-2024-42183?: CVE-2024-42183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42183?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42183 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42183 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39536.
When was CVE-2024-42183 published?: CVE-2024-42183 was published on 2025-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0118565

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