CVE-2023-37540

Description

Sametime Connect desktop chat client includes, but does not use or require, the use of an Eclipse feature called Secure Storage. Using this Eclipse feature to store sensitive data can lead to exposure of that data.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.9

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-922 CWE-922

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hcltech	sametime	11.5 — 12.0.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0109082 https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0109082

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37540? +

Sametime Connect desktop chat client includes, but does not use or require, the use of an Eclipse feature called Secure Storage. Using this Eclipse feature to store sensitive data can lead to exposure of that data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-37540? +

CVE-2023-37540 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.9 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37540? +

CVE-2023-37540 affects products from hcltech, specifically: sametime. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-37540? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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