#VU66821 Weak password requirements in HCL iNotes and HCL Domino - CVE-2022-27558

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66821

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27558

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HCL iNotes
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
HCL Domino
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: HCL Technologies

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.

The vulnerability exists due to broken password strength checks. A remote attacker can obtain password information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HCL iNotes: 12.0.1 FP1 - 12.0.1

HCL Domino: 12.0.1 FP1 - 12.0.1

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External links
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0100217

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.