CVE-2022-27558: HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Broken Password Strength Checks vulnerability

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27558 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting domino, hcl inotes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Broken Password Strength Checks vulnerability. Custom password policies are not enforced on certain iNotes forms which could allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-521
Published	2022-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HCL Software · Vendor: hcltech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-29 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech domino DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.1 · 12.0.1 fixpack_1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy domino || rpm -q domino || domino --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison domino sudo apt install domino=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold domino

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list domino sudo dnf downgrade domino-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add domino

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

hcltech hcl inotes DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.1 · 12.0.1 fixpack_1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hcl-inotes || rpm -q hcl-inotes || hcl-inotes --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hcl-inotes sudo apt install hcl-inotes=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold hcl-inotes

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hcl-inotes sudo dnf downgrade hcl-inotes-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add hcl-inotes

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-27558?

domino: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; hcl inotes: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27558 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27558 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-27558 affect?

CVE-2022-27558 affects domino, hcl inotes. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Broken Password Strength Checks vulnerability. Custom password policies are not enforced on certain iNotes forms which could allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27558?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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