CVE-2024-42197

MEDIUM

Published Dec 11, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-256

Description

HCL Workload Scheduler stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

References

Other References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0127448

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42197? +

HCL Workload Scheduler stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42197? +

CVE-2024-42197 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42197? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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