What is CVE-2022-42453?

CVE-2022-42453 is a vulnerability that allows users to import Fixlets without sufficient warnings. The warning message assumes the owner of the script is the logged-in user and does not provide adequate warnings when running the script.

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-42453?

Hcltech Bigfix Platform versions 9.5.0 to 9.5.21 and versions 10.0.0 to 10.0.8 are affected by CVE-2022-42453.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42453?

CVE-2022-42453 has a severity rating of 6.5 out of 10, which is considered medium.

How can I mitigate CVE-2022-42453?

To mitigate CVE-2022-42453, ensure that users are provided with sufficient warnings when importing Fixlets and running scripts, regardless of the owner of the script.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42453?

More information about CVE-2022-42453 can be found at the following link: <a href='https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049' target='_blank'>https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049</a>

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42453

medium

6.9

CWE

287

17/12/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-42453: HCL BigFix Platform is affected by insufficient warnings

First published: Sat Dec 17 2022(Updated: )

There are insufficient warnings when a Fixlet is imported by a user. The warning message currently assumes the owner of the script is the logged in user, with insufficient warnings when attempting to run the script.

Credit: psirt@hcl.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Hcltech Bigfix Platform	>=9.5.0<9.5.21
Hcltech Bigfix Platform	>=10.0.0<10.0.8

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https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42453?
CVE-2022-42453 is a vulnerability that allows users to import Fixlets without sufficient warnings. The warning message assumes the owner of the script is the logged-in user and does not provide adequate warnings when running the script.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-42453?
Hcltech Bigfix Platform versions 9.5.0 to 9.5.21 and versions 10.0.0 to 10.0.8 are affected by CVE-2022-42453.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42453?
CVE-2022-42453 has a severity rating of 6.5 out of 10, which is considered medium.
How can I mitigate CVE-2022-42453?
To mitigate CVE-2022-42453, ensure that users are provided with sufficient warnings when importing Fixlets and running scripts, regardless of the owner of the script.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42453?
More information about CVE-2022-42453 can be found at the following link: <a href='https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049' target='_blank'>https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049</a>

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