What is CVE-2023-37497?

CVE-2023-37497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcl Software Unica Platform, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2023-08-03.

How severe is CVE-2023-37497?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.

XXE in Hcl Software Unica Platform

CVE-2023-37497

The Unica application exposes an API which accepts arbitrary XML input. By manipulating the given XML, an authenticated attacker with certain rights can successfully perform XML External Entity attacks (XXE) against the backend service.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.004 (36.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Hcl Software Unica Platform — versions < 11.1.0.6, <12.1.1
Hcltech Unica

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

psirt@hcl.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37497?: CVE-2023-37497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcl Software Unica Platform, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2023-08-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-37497?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.