CVE-2023-37539: The Domino Catalog template is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 8.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-37539 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting domino. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Domino Catalog template is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with the ability to edit documents in the catalog application/database created from this template can embed a cross site scripting attack. The attack would be activated by an end user clicking it.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-06
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

2024-06-06 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech domino DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.0 · 12.0 · 14.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison domino sudo apt install domino=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo apt-mark hold domino

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

dnf --showduplicates list domino sudo dnf downgrade domino-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> 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.

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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-2023-37539?

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

Is CVE-2023-37539 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37539 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-2023-37539 affect?

CVE-2023-37539 affects domino. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). The Domino Catalog template is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with the ability to edit documents in the catalog application/database created from this template can embed a cross site scripting

How urgent is CVE-2023-37539?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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References

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