CVE-2023-28018: HCL Connections s vulnerable to possible denial of service for certain users
Published Feb 12, 2024
·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.
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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.