CVE-2024-42197
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Publication date: 2025-12-11

Last updated on: 2025-12-11

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL Workload Scheduler stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.
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Published
2025-12-11
Last Modified
2025-12-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-42197
EUVD
EUVD-2024-55325
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Vendor Product Version / Range
hcl workload_scheduler 3.1
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CWE ID Description
CWE-256 The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves HCL Workload Scheduler storing user credentials in plain text, which means that a local user on the system can read these credentials without needing special privileges or complex attacks.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a local user could access sensitive user credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to accounts or systems, compromising confidentiality.

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