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CVE-2023-37530

MEDIUM · 5.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-02-29
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 9.5.24 / 10.0.11 or later.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Reports component of HCL BigFix Platform can possibly allow an attacker to execute malicious javascript code into a webpage trying to retrieve cookie stored information.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

HCL BigFix Platform's Web Reports component contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability where unsanitized user input allows injection of malicious JavaScript code. When victims view the crafted content, the injected script executes in their browser context, enabling cookie theft and session hijacking.

MitigationApply the vendor patch for CVE-2023-37530 to the HCL BigFix Platform. Until patched, restrict Web Reports access to trusted users and implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS execution.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Bigfix PlatformApplication
Affected:>= 9.5, < 9.5.24>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.11= 11.0.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify if HCL BigFix Platform is installed
    Check for BigFix Platform installation by looking for the BigFix installation directory (commonly in Program Files/HCL/BigFix or similar), or check for BigFix-related services running on the system.
    Affected if BigFix Platform is not found on the system, then this CVE does not apply.
  2. Determine the installed BigFix Platform version
    Locate the version information in the BigFix installation directory, typically in a version file, about dialog, or management console. The version is often displayed in the BigFix Enterprise Console or in the installer metadata.
    Affected if The installed version cannot be determined or is not one of the known BigFix Platform versions.
  3. Compare installed version against affected ranges
    Verify if your installed version falls within: 9.5.x where x < 24, 10.0.x where x < 11, or exactly 11.0.0. If you are on version 9.5.24 or higher, 10.0.11 or higher, or version 11.0.1 or higher, you are not in the affected range.
    Affected if The installed version is 9.5.0 through 9.5.23, 10.0.0 through 10.0.10, or exactly 11.0.0.
  4. Confirm Web Reports component is enabled and accessible
    Check if the Web Reports component of BigFix is enabled and accessible. This is typically accessed via a web browser to the BigFix Web Reports URL (often port 52311 or similar). Verify that users have access to view or create reports in Web Reports.
    Affected if Web Reports is not enabled or not accessible to users, then the XSS attack vector is not present.

You are affected if HCL BigFix Platform is installed with Web Reports enabled and the installed version is 9.5.0-9.5.23, 10.0.0-10.0.10, or exactly 11.0.0.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 9.5.24 / 10.0.11 or later
Fixed in 9.5.2410.0.11
Interim mitigation

Apply the vendor patch for CVE-2023-37530 to the HCL BigFix Platform. Until patched, restrict Web Reports access to trusted users and implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS execution.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

HCL BigFix Platform 9.5.24 (or later 9.5.x), 10.0.11 (or later 10.x), or latest 11.x release

  1. 1. Identify the current installed version of HCL BigFix Platform by checking the BigFix console or server
  2. 2. For versions 9.5.x (>=9.5 and <9.5.24): Plan upgrade to version 9.5.24 or later
  3. 3. For versions 10.0.x (>=10.0.0 and <10.0.11): Plan upgrade to version 10.0.11 or later
  4. 4. For version 11.0.0: Plan upgrade to the latest 11.x release that includes the security fix
  5. 5. Review HCL BigFix upgrade documentation and release notes for the target version
  6. 6. Perform a backup of the BigFix database and configuration before upgrading
  7. 7. Schedule maintenance window as upgrade may require downtime
  8. 8. Download the installer from HCL Flexera portal or authorized distribution channel
Caveat Standard BigFix upgrade considerations apply - review compatibility matrix, test in non-production environment first, and ensure adequate backup before production upgrade

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Bigfix Platform Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
18.0 hours of engineering $3,200
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