CVE-2022-42445 (GCVE-0-2022-42445)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-11-28 14:54 – Updated: 2025-04-25 15:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
HCL Launch is vulnerable to Insufficiently Protected LDAP Search Credentials (CVE-2022-42445)
Summary
HCL Launch could allow a user with administrative privileges, including "Manage Security" permissions, the ability to recover a credential previously saved for performing authenticated LDAP searches.
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-25 15:04 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-522 - Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | HCL Launch |
Affected:
6.2.7.0 - 6.2.7.17, 7.0.0.0 - 7.0.5.12, 7.1.0.0 - 7.1.2.8, 7.2.0.0 - 7.2.3.1
|
guessed |
Date Public
2022-11-17 21:52
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