What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42184?

CVE-2024-42184 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.5 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by CVE-2024-42184?

CVE-2024-42184 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.5). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-42184?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins CVE-2024-42184

LOW

Improper Neutralization of Encoded URI Schemes in a Web Page (CWE-84)

2025-01-23 psirt@hcl.com

Information Disclosure

2.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.5 LOW

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 23, 2025 - 03:15 nvd

LOW 2.5

DescriptionCVE.org

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by insecure support for file URI scheme. It could allow a malicious operator to attempt to download files using the file:// URI scheme.

AnalysisAI

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by insecure support for file URI scheme. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.5). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-84. BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by insecure support for file URI scheme. It could allow a malicious operator to attempt to download files using the file:// URI scheme.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.