CVE-2024-30151: CWE-532 Insertion of sensitive information into log file in HCL BigFix Service Management (SM)
HCL BigFix Service Management (SX) is affected by a Broken Access Control vulnerability leading to privilege escalation. This could allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, bypassing intended access restrictions. This may result in exposure of sensitive data or unauthorized system modifications
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) version 23 contains a broken access control vulnerability (CWE-532) that allows unauthorized users with limited privileges to escalate their privileges. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system modifications. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with low impact on availability. The vulnerability involves improper handling of sensitive information in log files, potentially exposing it to unauthorized parties. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation is the responsibility of the user.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with some level of access to escalate their privileges, bypassing access controls. This may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and unauthorized system changes. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are high, while availability impact is low. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should restrict access to the affected system to trusted personnel only and monitor for any unusual privilege escalations. Follow HCL's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-30151: CWE-532 Insertion of sensitive information into log file in HCL BigFix Service Management (SM)
Description
HCL BigFix Service Management (SX) is affected by a Broken Access Control vulnerability leading to privilege escalation. This could allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, bypassing intended access restrictions. This may result in exposure of sensitive data or unauthorized system modifications
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Technical Analysis
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) version 23 contains a broken access control vulnerability (CWE-532) that allows unauthorized users with limited privileges to escalate their privileges. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system modifications. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with low impact on availability. The vulnerability involves improper handling of sensitive information in log files, potentially exposing it to unauthorized parties. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation is the responsibility of the user.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with some level of access to escalate their privileges, bypassing access controls. This may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and unauthorized system changes. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are high, while availability impact is low. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should restrict access to the affected system to trusted personnel only and monitor for any unusual privilege escalations. Follow HCL's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-22T23:57:26.413Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fb86cecbff5d861024b24c
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:36:21 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:13:30 AM
Views: 10
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