How severe is CVE-2022-42447?

CVE-2022-42447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42447?

CVE-2022-42447 affects Hcltech Hcl Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42447?

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

When was CVE-2022-42447 published?

CVE-2022-42447 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42447

CVE-2022-42447 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Hcl Compass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Hcltech Hcl Compass
Published: 2023-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Compass is vulnerable to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). This vulnerability can allow an unprivileged remote attacker to trick a legitimate user into accessing a special resource and executing a malicious request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42447?: HCL Compass is vulnerable to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). This vulnerability can allow an unprivileged remote attacker to trick a legitimate user into accessing a special resource and executing a malicious request.
How severe is CVE-2022-42447?: CVE-2022-42447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42447?: CVE-2022-42447 affects Hcltech Hcl Compass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42447?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-42447 published?: CVE-2022-42447 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0103581

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_compass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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