Overview
HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics, a widely-used analytics tool, is impacted by an Improper Access Control vulnerability, specifically due to Obsolete web pages. This vulnerability presents a significant risk for enterprises as it could potentially lead to the exposure of sensitive information or a vulnerable endpoint, thereby allowing unauthorized access.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2023-50341
Severity: High (7.6 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Web-based
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics | All versions up to latest
How the Exploit Works
The Improper Access Control vulnerability is due to obsolete and unsecured web pages that are still accessible. An attacker can exploit this by discovering and accessing these outdated pages, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or a vulnerable endpoint. This could lead to inadvertent exposure of sensitive information or even a system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability via a malicious HTTP request to the outdated web page. Here’s a conceptual example:
GET /outdated_page HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.example.comThis simple request could allow an attacker to access sensitive data or a vulnerable endpoint, leading to possible system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, the use of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) could serve as temporary mitigation against potential exploits. Regularly updating and maintaining web pages, as well as removing obsolete ones, can also prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
