CVE-2024-42210: HCL Unica Marketing Operations v12.1.8 and lower is affected by a Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

A Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects HCL Unica Marketing Operations v12.1.8 and lower.  Stored cross-site scripting (also known as second-order or persistent XSS) arises when an application receives data from an untrusted source and includes that data within its later HTTP responses in an unsafe way.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HCL Unica Marketing Operations<=12.1.8
hcltech Unica<12.1.9

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42210?

CVE-2024-42210 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on users through stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42210?

To fix CVE-2024-42210, upgrade HCL Unica Marketing Operations to version 12.1.9 or higher, where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-42210?

CVE-2024-42210 affects HCL Unica Marketing Operations versions 12.1.8 and lower.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-42210?

The risks associated with CVE-2024-42210 include unauthorized access to sensitive user data and the execution of malicious scripts in the browser.

5

Is CVE-2024-42210 a common vulnerability?

Stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-42210 are common and can pose significant threats if not addressed promptly.

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