CVE-2023-45722: hcl software dryice myxalytics Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-45722 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in hcl software dryice myxalytics. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 03-01-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-06-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics is impacted by path traversal arbitrary file read vulnerability because it uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory.  The product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Potential exploits can completely disrupt or take over the application.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.