CVE-2023-23342 HCL Nomad for web is affected by cryptographic validation of local data access that can be circumvented

Medium 6.6 Published 10 Aug 2023 Updated 9 Oct 2024

Attackers can circumvent cryptographic validation of local data access by manipulating local files, bypassing security controls in HCL Nomad for web.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-23342?

CVE-2023-23342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in HCL Nomad for web, published on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

If certain local files are manipulated in a certain manner, the validation to use the cryptographic keys can be circumvented.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23342?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hcltech Hcl Nomad.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23342?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-23342 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23342 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qcxq-r748-xw3v.