How severe is CVE-2024-42209?

CVE-2024-42209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42209?

CVE-2024-42209 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42209?

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

Does CVE-2024-42209 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42209 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54796.

When was CVE-2024-42209 published?

CVE-2024-42209 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42209

CVE-2024-42209 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54796
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hcltech Connections
Published: 2025-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Connections is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, which is caused by improper handling of request data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42209?: HCL Connections is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, which is caused by improper handling of request data.
How severe is CVE-2024-42209?: CVE-2024-42209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42209?: CVE-2024-42209 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42209?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42209 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42209 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54796.
When was CVE-2024-42209 published?: CVE-2024-42209 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0122628

Affected products (11)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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