8.8
Advisory Published
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CVE-2023-37498: HCL Unica Platform is vulnerable to a privilege escalation by unauthorized group assignation

First published: Thu Aug 03 2023(Updated: )

A user is capable of assigning him/herself to arbitrary groups by reusing a POST request issued by an administrator.  It is possible that an attacker could potentially escalate their privileges.

Credit: psirt@hcl.com psirt@hcl.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hcltech Unica<12.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-37498?

    CVE-2023-37498 is a vulnerability that allows a user to assign themselves to arbitrary groups by reusing a POST request issued by an administrator, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-37498?

    CVE-2023-37498 has a severity score of 8.1 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-37498?

    The Hcltech Unica software version 12.1.1 is affected by CVE-2023-37498.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-37498?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-37498 by reusing a POST request issued by an administrator to assign themselves to arbitrary groups, potentially escalating their privileges.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-37498?

    To fix CVE-2023-37498, apply the latest security updates provided by Hcltech for the Unica software version 12.1.1.

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