CVE-2024-42214
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HTTP OPTIONS Method Enabled in HCL Aftermarket EPC

Publication date: 2026-07-17

Last updated on: 2026-07-17

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
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.

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Published
2026-07-17
Last Modified
2026-07-17
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2026-07-17
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2026-07-17
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2024-42214
EUVD
EUVD-2024-55666

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hcl aftermarket_epc *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-692 The product uses a denylist-based protection mechanism to defend against XSS attacks, but the denylist is incomplete, allowing XSS variants to succeed.

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Executive Summary

HCL Aftermarket EPC has a web server with the HTTP OPTIONS method enabled. This method reveals which HTTP methods the server supports, allowing attackers to identify potential attack vectors and focus their efforts more effectively.

Detection Guidance

To detect if the HTTP OPTIONS method is enabled on your HCL Aftermarket EPC server, you can use tools like curl or nmap. With curl, run: curl -X OPTIONS -v http://<target-server>. If the server responds with a list of allowed methods including OPTIONS, the vulnerability is present.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could use the OPTIONS method to discover enabled HTTP methods, increasing the risk of further exploits like unauthorized access or data leakage. This could lead to compromised system integrity or confidentiality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements that mandate secure server configurations and protection of sensitive data. It could lead to non-compliance with standards like GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data security) due to increased exposure to attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable the HTTP OPTIONS method on the web server configuration. For Apache, add 'RewriteEngine On' and 'RewriteCond %{REQUEST_METHOD} ^OPTIONS$ [NC]' followed by 'RewriteRule .* - [F]' in the .htaccess file or server config. Restart the server after changes.

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