CVE-2023-45720: Insufficient default configuration in HCL Leap allows anonymous access to directory information.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-45720?

hcl leap: upgrade to 9.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-45720 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45720 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-45720 affect?

CVE-2023-45720 affects hcl leap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Insufficient default configuration in HCL Leap allows anonymous access to directory information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-45720?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-45720 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting hcl leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insufficient default configuration in HCL Leap allows anonymous access to directory information.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-359
Published	2025-04-24
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

2025-04-24 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech hcl leap UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.3.5

Fixed in: 9.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hcl-leap

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hcl-leap

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-45720?

hcl leap: upgrade to 9.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45720 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45720 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-2023-45720 affect?

CVE-2023-45720 affects hcl leap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Insufficient default configuration in HCL Leap allows anonymous access to directory information.

How urgent is CVE-2023-45720?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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