CVE-2023-45722

Name: CVE-2023-45722
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-03T03:15:09.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45722 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics is impacted by path traversal arbitrary file read vulnerability because it uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory. The product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics is impacted by path traversal arbitrary file read vulnerability because it uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory. The product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Potential exploits can completely disrupt or take over the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Dryice Myxalytics	5.9
Hcltech	Dryice Myxalytics	6.0
Hcltech	Dryice Myxalytics	6.1

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0109608Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0109608Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45722?

How severe is CVE-2023-45722?

CVE-2023-45722 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45722?

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