What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42186?

CVE-2024-42186 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.8 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/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-2024-42186?

CVE-2024-42186 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.8). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-42186?

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

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins CVE-2024-42186

LOW

Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295)

2025-01-23 psirt@hcl.com

Information Disclosure

2.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.8 LOW

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

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 2.8

DescriptionCVE.org

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure protocol support. The application can allow improper handling of SSL certificates validation.

AnalysisAI

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure protocol support. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.8). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-295. BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by an insecure protocol support. The application can allow improper handling of SSL certificates validation.

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.