How severe is CVE-2022-27560?

CVE-2022-27560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27560?

CVE-2022-27560 primarily affects Hcltech Versionvault Express. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27560?

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

When was CVE-2022-27560 published?

CVE-2022-27560 was published on 2022-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27560

CVE-2022-27560 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Versionvault Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Hcltech Versionvault Express
Published: 2022-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL VersionVault Express exposes administrator credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27560?: HCL VersionVault Express exposes administrator credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-27560?: CVE-2022-27560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27560?: CVE-2022-27560 primarily affects Hcltech Versionvault Express. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27560 published?: CVE-2022-27560 was published on 2022-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0100150

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:versionvault_express:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:versionvault_express:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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