CVE-2023-37502 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability affects HCL Compass

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

An attacker can upload malicious files containing active code to HCL Compass, leading to potential code execution on the server or in a user's browser.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-37502?

CVE-2023-37502 is a critical vulnerability in HCL Compass, published on 18 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

HCL Compass is vulnerable to lack of file upload security.  An attacker could upload files containing active code that can be executed by the server or by a user's web browser.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37502?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hcltech Hcl Compass.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37502?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37502 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-37502 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37502 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g9fr-v3jx-9jph.

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