CVE-2023-28017: hcl software hcl connections Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-28017 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in hcl software hcl connections. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-12-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-12-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

HCL Connections is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack where an attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user after visiting the vulnerable URL which leads to executing malicious script code. This may let the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and comprise a user's account then launch other attacks.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.