CVE-2023-28018: HCL Connections s vulnerable to possible denial of service for certain users

Published Feb 12, 2024
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Updated

HCL Connections is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper validation on certain requests. Using a specially-crafted request an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service for affected users.

Affected Software

3 affected components
hcltech Connections=6.5
hcltech Connections=7.0
hcltech Connections=8.0

Event History

Feb 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28018?

The severity of CVE-2023-28018 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28018?

To fix CVE-2023-28018, you should apply the latest security patches provided by HCL for affected versions of HCL Connections.

3

Which versions of HCL Connections are affected by CVE-2023-28018?

CVE-2023-28018 affects HCL Connections versions 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-28018 facilitate?

CVE-2023-28018 facilitates a denial of service attack through the exploitation of improperly validated requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-28018?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2023-28018 is to apply the security updates rather than relying on a workaround.

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