Vulnerability in Hcl Software Bigfix Compliance
CVE-2024-23551
Database scanning using username and password stores the credentials in plaintext or encoded format within files at the endpoint. This has been identified as a significant security risk. This will lead to exposure of sensitive information for unauthorized access, potentially leading to severe consequences such as data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, and compromised system integrity.
EPSS: 0.002 (6.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Hcl Software Bigfix Compliance — versions v9.x, v10.x, v11.x
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23551?
- CVE-2024-23551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcl Software Bigfix Compliance, classified under Insufficiently Protected Credentials. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-05-07.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23551?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.