CVE-2022-42446

HCL Sametime 12.0 and 12.0FP1 anonymous users have directory lookup access

Description

Starting with Sametime 12, anonymous users are enabled by default. After logging in as an anonymous user, one has the ability to browse the User Directory and potentially create chats with internal users.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory hcltechsw.com
Affected: HCL Software HCL Sametime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0101768 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42446?
CVE-2022-42446 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42446?
To fix CVE-2022-42446, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42446 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42446 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42446?
CVE-2022-42446 affects HCL Software HCL Sametime.
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