CVE-2024-42188: HCL Connections is vulnerable to a broken access control vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2024
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Updated

HCL Connections is vulnerable to a broken access control vulnerability that may allow an unauthorized user to update data in certain scenarios.

Affected Software

10 affected components
HCL Connections
hcltech Connections=7.0
hcltech Connections=8.0
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release1
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release2
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release3
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release4
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release5
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release6
hcltech Connections=8.0-cumulative_release7

Event History

Nov 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42188?

CVE-2024-42188 is classified as a broken access control vulnerability with moderate severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42188?

To fix CVE-2024-42188, apply the latest security patches provided by HCL for Connections.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-42188?

CVE-2024-42188 affects HCL Connections across various versions.

4

Can CVE-2024-42188 allow data manipulation by unauthorized users?

Yes, CVE-2024-42188 may allow unauthorized users to update data under certain circumstances.

5

Is user authentication sufficient to protect against CVE-2024-42188?

No, user authentication alone is not sufficient due to the broken access control issue present in CVE-2024-42188.

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