How severe is CVE-2024-42214?

CVE-2024-42214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42214?

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

When was CVE-2024-42214 published?

CVE-2024-42214 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-10-02.

CVE-2024-42214

CVE-2024-42214 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-692.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-692
Published: 2026-07-17
Last modified: 2026-10-02

Description

HCL Aftermarket EPC is vulnerable to attack since HTTP OPTIONS method is enabled on this web server. The OPTIONS method provides a list of the methods that are supported by the Web server which allows an attacker to narrow and intensify their efforts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42214?: HCL Aftermarket EPC is vulnerable to attack since HTTP OPTIONS method is enabled on this web server. The OPTIONS method provides a list of the methods that are supported by the Web server which allows an attacker to narrow and intensify their efforts.
How severe is CVE-2024-42214?: CVE-2024-42214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2024-42214 published?: CVE-2024-42214 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-10-02.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0132294

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