CVE-2023-28018: connections — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hcltech	connections	All
hcltech	connections	All
hcltech	connections	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108430 https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108430

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28018? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-28018? +

CVE-2023-28018 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28018? +

CVE-2023-28018 affects products from hcltech, specifically: connections. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-28018? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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