CVE-2023-37539 HCL Domino Catalog template is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High 8.4 Published Updated

An attacker with document editing rights can inject malicious scripts into the Domino Catalog template, leading to code execution or account takeover when users view the content.

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

What is CVE-2023-37539?

CVE-2023-37539 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in HCL Software Domino Server, published on 6 Jun 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Domino Catalog template is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with the ability to edit documents in the catalog application/database created from this template can embed a cross site scripting attack. The attack would be activated by an end user clicking it.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37539?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hcltech Domino.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37539?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37539 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-37539 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37539 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqhj-hg4g-hg2v.

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