CVE-2023-28017 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Connections	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108264PatchVendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108264PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-28017?

CVE-2023-28017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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 vuln...

How severe is CVE-2023-28017?

CVE-2023-28017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28017?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hcltech Connections.