How severe is CVE-2024-42184?

CVE-2024-42184 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-2024-42184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42184?

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

Does CVE-2024-42184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39542.

When was CVE-2024-42184 published?

CVE-2024-42184 was published on 2025-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42184

CVE-2024-42184 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-84.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39542
Weakness: CWE-84
Published: 2025-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by insecure support for file URI scheme. It could allow a malicious operator to attempt to download files using the file:// URI scheme.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42184?: BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by insecure support for file URI scheme. It could allow a malicious operator to attempt to download files using the file:// URI scheme.
How severe is CVE-2024-42184?: CVE-2024-42184 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-2024-42184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39542.
When was CVE-2024-42184 published?: CVE-2024-42184 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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