How severe is CVE-2022-42452?

CVE-2022-42452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42452?

CVE-2022-42452 primarily affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42452?

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

When was CVE-2022-42452 published?

CVE-2022-42452 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42452

CVE-2022-42452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Launch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Launch
Published: 2023-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Launch is vulnerable to HTML injection. HTML code is stored and included without being sanitized. This can lead to further attacks such as XSS and Open Redirections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42452?: HCL Launch is vulnerable to HTML injection. HTML code is stored and included without being sanitized. This can lead to further attacks such as XSS and Open Redirections.
How severe is CVE-2022-42452?: CVE-2022-42452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42452?: CVE-2022-42452 primarily affects Hcltechsw Hcl Launch. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42452?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42452 published?: CVE-2022-42452 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102081

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:7.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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