CVE-2023-37495: Internet passwords stored in Person documents in the Domino® Directory created using the "Add Person" action o

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-37495 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting domino. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Internet passwords stored in Person documents in the Domino® Directory created using the "Add Person" action on the People & Groups tab in the Domino® Administrator are secured using a cryptographically weak hash algorithm. This could enable attackers with access to the hashed value to determine a user's password, e.g. using a brute force attack. This issue does not impact Person documents created through user registration https://help.hcltech

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2024-02-29
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

2024-02-29 01:40 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech domino UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.0 and < 14.0

Fixed in: 14.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade domino

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade domino

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison domino sudo apt install domino=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0> sudo apt-mark hold domino

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list domino sudo dnf downgrade domino-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0> 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.

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-2023-37495?

domino: upgrade to 14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-37495 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37495 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-2023-37495 affect?

CVE-2023-37495 affects domino. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Internet passwords stored in Person documents in the Domino® Directory created using the "Add Person" action on the People & Groups tab in the Domino® Administrator are secured using a cryptographically weak hash algorithm. This could enab

How urgent is CVE-2023-37495?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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