CVE-2021-27760: HCL Notes 11.0 - 11.0.1 FP4 Sametime Embedded chat clients are vulnerable to group chats loading script on restart

Published May 6, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Sametime chat feature in the Notes 11.0 - 11.0.1 FP4 clients. An authenticated Sametime chat user could cause Remote Code Execution on another chat client by sending a specially formatted message through chat containing Javascript code.

Affected Software

6 affected components
hcltech Hcl Inotes=11.0.0
hcltech Hcl Inotes=11.0.1
hcltech Hcl Inotes=11.0.1-fixpack1
hcltech Hcl Inotes=11.0.1-fixpack2
hcltech Hcl Inotes=11.0.1-fixpack3
hcltech Hcl Inotes=11.0.1-fixpack4

Event History

May 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27760?

CVE-2021-27760 is a vulnerability in the Sametime chat feature in the Notes 11.0 - 11.0.1 FP4 clients that allows an authenticated user to execute remote code on another chat client.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-27760?

CVE-2021-27760 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27760?

CVE-2021-27760 affects the following versions of Hcltech Hcl Inotes: 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.1-fixpack1, 11.0.1-fixpack2, 11.0.1-fixpack3, and 11.0.1-fixpack4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-27760?

To fix CVE-2021-27760, update your Hcltech Hcl Inotes software to version 11.0.1-fixpack4 or apply the necessary patches provided by HCL Technologies.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27760?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-27760 at https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0097670.

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