How severe is CVE-2023-50355?

CVE-2023-50355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50355?

CVE-2023-50355 primarily affects Hcltech Sametime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50355?

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

Does CVE-2023-50355 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50355 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55156.

When was CVE-2023-50355 published?

CVE-2023-50355 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50355

CVE-2023-50355 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Sametime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55156
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Hcltech Sametime
Published: 2024-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Sametime is impacted by the error messages containing sensitive information. An attacker can use this information to launch another, more focused attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50355?: HCL Sametime is impacted by the error messages containing sensitive information. An attacker can use this information to launch another, more focused attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-50355?: CVE-2023-50355 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50355?: CVE-2023-50355 primarily affects Hcltech Sametime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50355?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50355 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50355 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55156.
When was CVE-2023-50355 published?: CVE-2023-50355 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0115627

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:sametime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:sametime:12.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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