How severe is CVE-2023-37540?

CVE-2023-37540 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37540 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37540?

CVE-2023-37540 affects Hcltech Sametime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37540?

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

Does CVE-2023-37540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-37540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41427.

When was CVE-2023-37540 published?

CVE-2023-37540 was published on 2024-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37540

CVE-2023-37540 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Sametime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41427
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Hcltech Sametime
Published: 2024-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sametime Connect desktop chat client includes, but does not use or require, the use of an Eclipse feature called Secure Storage. Using this Eclipse feature to store sensitive data can lead to exposure of that data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37540?: Sametime Connect desktop chat client includes, but does not use or require, the use of an Eclipse feature called Secure Storage. Using this Eclipse feature to store sensitive data can lead to exposure of that data.
How severe is CVE-2023-37540?: CVE-2023-37540 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37540 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37540?: CVE-2023-37540 affects Hcltech Sametime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37540?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-37540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-37540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41427.
When was CVE-2023-37540 published?: CVE-2023-37540 was published on 2024-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0109082

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:sametime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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