How severe is CVE-2024-42196?

CVE-2024-42196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42196?

CVE-2024-42196 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42196?

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

Does CVE-2024-42196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39432.

When was CVE-2024-42196 published?

CVE-2024-42196 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42196

CVE-2024-42196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Launch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39432
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Launch
Published: 2024-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Launch stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user with access to HTTP request logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42196?: HCL Launch stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user with access to HTTP request logs.
How severe is CVE-2024-42196?: CVE-2024-42196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42196?: CVE-2024-42196 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39432.
When was CVE-2024-42196 published?: CVE-2024-42196 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0117910

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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