How severe is CVE-2022-42445?

CVE-2022-42445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42445?

CVE-2022-42445 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42445?

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

When was CVE-2022-42445 published?

CVE-2022-42445 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42445

CVE-2022-42445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Launch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Launch
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Launch could allow a user with administrative privileges, including "Manage Security" permissions, the ability to recover a credential previously saved for performing authenticated LDAP searches.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42445?: HCL Launch could allow a user with administrative privileges, including "Manage Security" permissions, the ability to recover a credential previously saved for performing authenticated LDAP searches.
How severe is CVE-2022-42445?: CVE-2022-42445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42445?: CVE-2022-42445 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42445 published?: CVE-2022-42445 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0101208

Affected products (1)

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

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