How severe is CVE-2023-28016?

CVE-2023-28016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-28016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28016?

CVE-2023-28016 affects Hcltech Bigfix Osd Bare Metal Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28016?

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

When was CVE-2023-28016 published?

CVE-2023-28016 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28016

CVE-2023-28016 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Osd Bare Metal Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Osd Bare Metal Server
Published: 2023-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Host Header Injection vulnerability in the HCL BigFix OSD Bare Metal Server version 311.12 or lower allows attacker to supply invalid input to cause the OSD Bare Metal Server to perform a redirect to an attacker-controlled domain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28016?: Host Header Injection vulnerability in the HCL BigFix OSD Bare Metal Server version 311.12 or lower allows attacker to supply invalid input to cause the OSD Bare Metal Server to perform a redirect to an attacker-controlled domain.
How severe is CVE-2023-28016?: CVE-2023-28016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-28016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28016?: CVE-2023-28016 affects Hcltech Bigfix Osd Bare Metal Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28016 published?: CVE-2023-28016 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0105601

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_osd_bare_metal_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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