CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-42452: XSS

First published: Thu Mar 30 2023(Updated: )

HCL Launch is vulnerable to HTML injection.  HTML code is stored and included without being sanitized. This can lead to further attacks such as XSS and Open Redirections.

Credit: psirt@hcl.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HCL Launch>=6.2.0.0<=6.2.7.18
HCL Launch>=7.0.5.0<=7.0.5.13
HCL Launch>=7.1.0.0<=7.1.2.9
HCL Launch>=7.2.0.0<=7.2.3.2
HCL Launch=7.3.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42452?

    CVE-2022-42452 is a vulnerability in HCL Launch where HTML code is stored and included without being sanitized, leading to potential attacks like XSS and Open Redirections.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-42452?

    CVE-2022-42452 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42452?

    HCL Launch versions 6.2.0.0 to 6.2.7.18, 7.0.5.0 to 7.0.5.13, 7.1.0.0 to 7.1.2.9, 7.2.0.0 to 7.2.3.2, and 7.3.0.0 are affected by CVE-2022-42452.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-42452?

    To fix CVE-2022-42452, it is recommended to update HCL Launch to a version that includes a fix for this vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42452?

    More information about CVE-2022-42452 can be found in the following article: [link](https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102081).

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