How severe is CVE-2023-28022?

CVE-2023-28022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28022 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28022?

CVE-2023-28022 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28022?

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

When was CVE-2023-28022 published?

CVE-2023-28022 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28022

CVE-2023-28022 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hcltech Connections
Published: 2023-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Connections is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28022?: HCL Connections is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.
How severe is CVE-2023-28022?: CVE-2023-28022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28022?: CVE-2023-28022 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28022?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28022 published?: CVE-2023-28022 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108433

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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