How severe is CVE-2022-27563?

CVE-2022-27563 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27563?

CVE-2022-27563 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-2022-27563?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-27563 published?

CVE-2022-27563 was published on 2022-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27563

CVE-2022-27563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Versionvault Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Hcltech Versionvault Express
Published: 2022-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated user can overload a part of HCL VersionVault Express and cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27563?: An unauthenticated user can overload a part of HCL VersionVault Express and cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-27563?: CVE-2022-27563 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27563?: CVE-2022-27563 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-2022-27563?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27563 published?: CVE-2022-27563 was published on 2022-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0100274

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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