CVE-2024-42188: HCL Connections is vulnerable to a broken access control vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2024
·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.