How severe is CVE-2023-37503?

CVE-2023-37503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37503?

CVE-2023-37503 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-2023-37503?

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-2023-37503 published?

CVE-2023-37503 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37503

CVE-2023-37503 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Hcl Compass 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Hcltech Hcl Compass
Published: 2023-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Compass is vulnerable to insecure password requirements. An attacker could easily guess the password and gain access to user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37503?: HCL Compass is vulnerable to insecure password requirements. An attacker could easily guess the password and gain access to user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2023-37503?: CVE-2023-37503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37503?: CVE-2023-37503 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-2023-37503?: 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-2023-37503 published?: CVE-2023-37503 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0107512

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_compass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_compass:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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