How severe is CVE-2024-42194?

CVE-2024-42194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42194?

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

Does CVE-2024-42194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39893.

When was CVE-2024-42194 published?

CVE-2024-42194 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42194

CVE-2024-42194 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39893
Weakness: CWE-280
Published: 2024-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges affects HCL BigFix Inventory. An attacker having access via a read-only account can possibly change certain configuration parameters by crafting a specific REST API call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42194?: An improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges affects HCL BigFix Inventory. An attacker having access via a read-only account can possibly change certain configuration parameters by crafting a specific REST API call.
How severe is CVE-2024-42194?: CVE-2024-42194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39893.
When was CVE-2024-42194 published?: CVE-2024-42194 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0118212

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