CVE-2022-38653

Name: CVE-2022-38653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-19T11:15:10.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38653 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In HCL Digital Experience, customized XSS payload can be constructed such that it is served in the application unencoded. . EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In HCL Digital Experience, customized XSS payload can be constructed such that it is served in the application unencoded.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Digital Experience	8.5
Hcltech	Digital Experience	9.0
Hcltech	Digital Experience	9.5

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102141Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102141Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38653?

In HCL Digital Experience, customized XSS payload can be constructed such that it is served in the application unencoded.

How severe is CVE-2022-38653?

CVE-2022-38653 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38653?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-38653?

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Source: NVD / NIST