How severe is CVE-2022-27549?

CVE-2022-27549 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27549?

CVE-2022-27549 primarily affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27549?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27549 published?

CVE-2022-27549 was published on 2022-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27549

CVE-2022-27549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Launch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Launch
Published: 2022-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Launch may store certain data for recurring activities in a plain text format.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27549?: HCL Launch may store certain data for recurring activities in a plain text format.
How severe is CVE-2022-27549?: CVE-2022-27549 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27549?: CVE-2022-27549 primarily affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27549 published?: CVE-2022-27549 was published on 2022-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0099254

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:7.0.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:7.1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:7.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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