What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42187?

CVE-2024-42187 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by CVE-2024-42187?

CVE-2024-42187 presents moderate security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. This could allow unauthorized file access.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-42187?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins CVE-2024-42187

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-01-23 psirt@hcl.com

Path Traversal

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 23, 2025 - 03:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by path traversal vulnerability. The application could allow operators to download files from a local repository which is vulnerable to path traversal attacks.

AnalysisAI

BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by path traversal vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins are affected by path traversal vulnerability. The application could allow operators to download files from a local repository which is vulnerable to path traversal attacks.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.