CVE-2024-42214: Medium severity HCL Aftermarket EPC vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2026
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Updated

HCL Aftermarket EPC is vulnerable to attack since HTTP OPTIONS method is enabled on this web server. The OPTIONS method provides a list of the methods that are supported by the Web server which allows an attacker to narrow and intensify their efforts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HCL Aftermarket EPC

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable the HTTP OPTIONS method on the HCL Aftermarket EPC web server to prevent attackers from retrieving a list of supported methods.

    HCL Aftermarket EPC web server HTTP OPTIONS method = disabled

Event History

Jul 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42214?

The severity of CVE-2024-42214 is categorized as medium with a score of 5.3.

2

What risk is associated with CVE-2024-42214?

CVE-2024-42214 carries a risk rating of 27.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2024-42214?

To mitigate CVE-2024-42214, it is recommended to disable the HTTP OPTIONS method on the affected HCL Aftermarket EPC web server.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-42214?

CVE-2024-42214 affects the HCL Aftermarket EPC software.

5

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-42214?

CVE-2024-42214 can be exploited by attackers who use the HTTP OPTIONS method to gather information about supported web server methods.

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