CVE-2023-37502
CVE-2023-37502 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Hcl Compass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Hcltech Hcl Compass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HCL Compass is vulnerable to lack of file upload security. An attacker could upload files containing active code that can be executed by the server or by a user's web browser.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-37502?
- HCL Compass is vulnerable to lack of file upload security. An attacker could upload files containing active code that can be executed by the server or by a user's web browser.
- How severe is CVE-2023-37502?
- CVE-2023-37502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-37502 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-2023-37502?
- CVE-2023-37502 primarily affects Hcltech Hcl Compass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-37502?
- 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-2023-37502 published?
- CVE-2023-37502 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_compass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_compass:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Hcltech Hcl Compass
- CVE-2022-42447 — Critical (CVSS 9.6): HCL Compass is vulnerable to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). This vulnerability can allow an unprivileged remote…
- CVE-2023-37503 — High (CVSS 8.1): HCL Compass is vulnerable to insecure password requirements. An attacker could easily guess the password and gain…
- CVE-2023-37504 — High (CVSS 7.1): HCL Compass is vulnerable to failure to invalidate sessions. The application does not invalidate authenticated sessions…
All CVEs affecting Hcltech Hcl Compass →
Other CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-48283 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type…
- CVE-2026-48276 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type…
- CVE-2026-57700 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Daan.Dev OMGF Pro allows Using Malicious Files. This…
- CVE-2025-69129 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in WordPress & WooCommerce Scraper Plugin, Import Data from Any Site <= 1.0.7…
- CVE-2026-40772 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in GeekyBot <= 1.2.2 versions.
- CVE-2026-40412 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in Azure Orbital Spatio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code…
Browse all CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) vulnerabilities →