Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in HCL Connections 5.5
CVE-2020-4082

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Hcl Software
Status
"hcl Connections"
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2020

Summary

The help system of HCL Connections 5.5 is susceptible to cross-site scripting due to inadequate validation of user-supplied input. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious URL, which, when clicked by a victim, can execute scripts in the user's web browser under the security context of the hosting site. This can lead to the theft of cookie-based authentication credentials, potentially compromising user accounts and sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

"HCL Connections" "HCL Connections 5.5"

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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