How severe is CVE-2022-38653?

CVE-2022-38653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38653?

CVE-2022-38653 primarily affects Hcltech Digital Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38653?

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

When was CVE-2022-38653 published?

CVE-2022-38653 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38653

CVE-2022-38653 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Digital Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hcltech Digital Experience
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In HCL Digital Experience, customized XSS payload can be constructed such that it is served in the application unencoded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38653?: In HCL Digital Experience, customized XSS payload can be constructed such that it is served in the application unencoded.
How severe is CVE-2022-38653?: CVE-2022-38653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38653?: CVE-2022-38653 primarily affects Hcltech Digital Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38653 published?: CVE-2022-38653 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102141

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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