How severe is CVE-2022-27558?

CVE-2022-27558 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27558 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27558?

CVE-2022-27558 primarily affects Hcltech Domino. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27558?

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

When was CVE-2022-27558 published?

CVE-2022-27558 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27558

CVE-2022-27558 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Domino with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Hcltech Domino
Published: 2022-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Broken Password Strength Checks vulnerability. Custom password policies are not enforced on certain iNotes forms which could allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27558?: HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Broken Password Strength Checks vulnerability. Custom password policies are not enforced on certain iNotes forms which could allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.
How severe is CVE-2022-27558?: CVE-2022-27558 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27558 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27558?: CVE-2022-27558 primarily affects Hcltech Domino. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27558?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27558 published?: CVE-2022-27558 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0100217

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:domino:12.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:domino:12.0.1:fixpack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_inotes:12.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_inotes:12.0.1:fixpack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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