CVE-2023-28018 (GCVE-0-2023-28018)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-02-12 22:46 – Updated: 2025-03-13 14:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
HCL Connections s vulnerable to possible denial of service for certain users
Summary
HCL Connections is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper validation on certain requests. Using a specially-crafted request an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service for affected users.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-13 15:12 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | HCL Connections |
Affected:
6.5, 7.0, 8.0
|
guessed |
Date Public
2024-02-12 22:30
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