CVE-2023-37497

Name: CVE-2023-37497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T22:15:12.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Unica application exposes an API which accepts arbitrary XML input. By manipulating the given XML, an authenticated attacker with certain rights can successfully perform XML External Entity attacks (XXE) against the backend service. . EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Unica application exposes an API which accepts arbitrary XML input. By manipulating the given XML, an authenticated attacker with certain rights can successfully perform XML External Entity attacks (XXE) against the backend service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Unica	< 11.1.0.6
Hcltech	Unica	>= 12.0, < 12.1.1

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0106547Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0106547Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37497?

How severe is CVE-2023-37497?

CVE-2023-37497 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37497?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST