CVE-2023-45722 Path Traversal Arbitrary File Read affects DRYiCE MyXalytics

High 8.8 Published 3 Jan 2024 Updated 3 Jun 2025

Attackers can read arbitrary files outside restricted directories, potentially leading to application takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-45722?

CVE-2023-45722 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in HCL Software DRYiCE MyXalytics, published on 3 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics is impacted by path traversal arbitrary file read vulnerability because it uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory. The product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Potential exploits can completely disrupt or take over the application.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45722?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hcltech Dryice Myxalytics.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45722?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45722 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-45722 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45722 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9w5-439r-97p7.