HCL Workload Automation is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection
CVE-2023-28008

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
HCL Software
Status
Workload Automation
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2023

Summary

HCL Workload Automation versions 9.4, 9.5, and 10.1 are susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability during XML data processing. This issue allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information or excessive consumption of memory resources. Proper validation and sanitization of XML inputs are crucial to mitigate the associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Workload Automation <=9.5.0.6, 10.1.0.0

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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