CVE-2021-27769 HCL Sametime is vulnerable to an information disclosure

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

HCL Sametime leaks information that could assist attackers in further exploiting the system, requiring a patch to limit data exposure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-27769?

CVE-2021-27769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in HCL Software Sametime, published on 12 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Information leakage occurs when a website reveals information that could aid an attacker to further exploit the system. This information may or may not be sensitive and does not automatically mean a breach is likely to occur. Overall, any information that could be used for an attack should be limited whenever possible.

Weakness: CWE-472

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27769?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hcltech Sametime.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27769?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-27769 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27769 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mq9-rqpm-7c34.

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