How severe is CVE-2023-37498?

CVE-2023-37498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37498?

CVE-2023-37498 affects Hcltech Unica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37498?

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

When was CVE-2023-37498 published?

CVE-2023-37498 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37498

CVE-2023-37498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Unica with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hcltech Unica
Published: 2023-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A user is capable of assigning him/herself to arbitrary groups by reusing a POST request issued by an administrator. It is possible that an attacker could potentially escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37498?: A user is capable of assigning him/herself to arbitrary groups by reusing a POST request issued by an administrator. It is possible that an attacker could potentially escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-37498?: CVE-2023-37498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37498?: CVE-2023-37498 affects Hcltech Unica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-37498 published?: CVE-2023-37498 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0106545

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:unica:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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