What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42208?

CVE-2024-42208 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-42208?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify information disclosure controls are in place.

Connections CVE-2024-42208

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2025-04-04 psirt@hcl.com

Information Disclosure Connections Hcltech

3.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-200 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.16%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

HCL Connections is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. HCL Connections is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data. Affected products include: Hcltech Connections.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 3.5 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2024-42208 is a low-severity vulnerability in HCL Connections involving information exposure (CVSS 3.5). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard information disclosure mitigations apply if patching is delayed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 63% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +18

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0120347

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