How severe is CVE-2023-37538?

CVE-2023-37538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical 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-2023-37538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37538?

CVE-2023-37538 primarily affects Hcltech Digital Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37538?

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-2023-37538 published?

CVE-2023-37538 was published on 2023-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37538

CVE-2023-37538 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Digital Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hcltech Digital Experience
Published: 2023-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Digital Experience is susceptible to cross site scripting (XSS). One subcomponent is vulnerable to reflected XSS. In reflected XSS, an attacker must induce a victim to click on a crafted URL from some delivery mechanism (email, other web site).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37538?: HCL Digital Experience is susceptible to cross site scripting (XSS). One subcomponent is vulnerable to reflected XSS. In reflected XSS, an attacker must induce a victim to click on a crafted URL from some delivery mechanism (email, other web site).
How severe is CVE-2023-37538?: CVE-2023-37538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical 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-2023-37538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37538?: CVE-2023-37538 primarily affects Hcltech Digital Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37538?: 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-2023-37538 published?: CVE-2023-37538 was published on 2023-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0108006

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:digital_experience:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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