CVE-2023-45723
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 · uneditedHCL DRYiCE MyXalytics is impacted by path traversal vulnerability which allows file upload capability. Certain endpoints permit users to manipulate the path (including the file name) where these files are stored on the server.
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 · moderate confidenceHCL DRYiCE MyXalytics contains a path traversal vulnerability in certain file upload endpoints that allows attackers to manipulate the path where uploaded files are stored on the server. This could enable writing files to arbitrary locations, potentially leading to remote code execution or system compromise.
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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= 5.9= 6.0= 6.1CVSS 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
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify if HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics is installedCheck for MyXalytics installation directories or application listings. Common locations include /opt/MyXalytics, /opt/dryice, or installation under application server directories like Tomcat/webapps. Look for process named 'MyXalytics' or service entries.Affected if The product is found running on the system
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Determine the installed MyXalytics versionCheck version files in the installation directory, typically found in a version.properties, about.ini, or manifest file within the MyXalytics installation folder. Also check the web application admin interface for version information if accessible.Affected if The installed version matches 5.9, 6.0, or 6.1 exactly
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Identify exposed file upload endpointsReview web server configuration files (such as server.xml for Tomcat or nginx/apache configs) to locate deployed MyXalytics web application endpoints. Look for servlet mappings or URL patterns related to upload functionality, commonly under /api/upload, /file/upload, or similar paths.Affected if File upload endpoints are exposed and accessible from the network
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Check for unauthenticated or weakly authenticated accessExamine the web.xml deployment descriptor for the MyXalytics application to determine if file upload servlets require authentication. Test if upload endpoints are accessible without valid credentials.Affected if File upload endpoints allow unauthenticated or anonymous access
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Verify upload directory configurationInspect the application configuration files (such as application.properties or upload-config.xml) to determine the configured upload directory path. Check if uploads are stored within the web root or in a writable directory accessible by the application.Affected if Upload directories are writable and not restricted to safe paths outside the web root
A defender is affected if HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics versions 5.9, 6.0, or 6.1 is installed AND file upload endpoints are exposed and accessible, allowing potential path traversal attacks.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict input validation and path sanitization on file upload endpoints to prevent directory traversal sequences (../); use allowlist-based path validation and restrict upload locations to safe directories outside web root.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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