How severe is CVE-2024-42188?

CVE-2024-42188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42188?

CVE-2024-42188 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42188?

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

Does CVE-2024-42188 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42188 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39458.

When was CVE-2024-42188 published?

CVE-2024-42188 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42188

CVE-2024-42188 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39458
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Hcltech Connections
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Connections is vulnerable to a broken access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthorized user to update data in certain scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42188?: HCL Connections is vulnerable to a broken access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthorized user to update data in certain scenarios.
How severe is CVE-2024-42188?: CVE-2024-42188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42188?: CVE-2024-42188 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42188?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42188 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42188 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39458.
When was CVE-2024-42188 published?: CVE-2024-42188 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0117387

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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