How severe is CVE-2022-27551?

CVE-2022-27551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27551?

CVE-2022-27551 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27551?

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

When was CVE-2022-27551 published?

CVE-2022-27551 was published on 2022-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27551

CVE-2022-27551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Launch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Launch
Published: 2022-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Launch could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information in some instances due to improper security checking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27551?: HCL Launch could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information in some instances due to improper security checking.
How severe is CVE-2022-27551?: CVE-2022-27551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27551?: CVE-2022-27551 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27551?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27551 published?: CVE-2022-27551 was published on 2022-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0099732

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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