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HCL DevOps Deploy / Launch Vulnerability Let Embed arbitrary HTML tags

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Recently identified by security researchers, a new vulnerability in HCL DevOps Deploy and HCL Launch has emerged, allowing users to embed arbitrary HTML tags within the Web UI.

This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-42195, poses a potential risk of sensitive information disclosure to unauthorized individuals.

Below, we provide a detailed analysis of the affected products and versions, the nature of the vulnerability, and recommended actions to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerability Details

The vulnerability enables attackers to inject arbitrary HTML content into the Web UI of HCL DevOps Deploy and HCL Launch.

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If successfully exploited, this could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, possibly impacting the data integrity and confidentiality of users interacting with these platforms.

The relatively low CVSS score indicates that while the potential impact of the exploit could be severe in certain configurations, the complexity of successful exploitation is high, requiring lower privileges and no user interaction.

Affected Products and Versions

The following table outlines the specific product versions affected by this vulnerability:

Affected Product(s)Version(s)
HCL Launch7.0 – 7.0.5.24
HCL Launch7.1 – 7.1.2.20
HCL Launch7.2 – 7.2.3.13
HCL Launch7.3 – 7.3.2.8
HCL DevOps Deploy8.0 – 8.0.1.3

HCLSoftware urges users to update their systems to the latest patched versions to mitigate this vulnerability:

  • HCL Launch: Upgrade to versions 7.0.5.25, 7.1.2.21, 7.2.3.14, 7.3.2.9
  • HCL DevOps Deploy: Upgrade to version 8.0.1.4 or higher

These updates can be accessed through the HCL Software License and Download Portal. Organizations must apply these patches promptly to safeguard their environments against potential exploitation.

Currently, there are no workarounds or alternative mitigations. Users are strongly encouraged to apply the recommended updates as the primary method of addressing this issue.

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Divya
Divya
Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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