CVE-2024-23563: HCL Connections Docs is vulnerable to a sensitive information disclosure which could allow a user to obtain se

Routine

LOW 3.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-23563 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.9) affecting connections docs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HCL Connections Docs is vulnerable to a sensitive information disclosure which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2025-02-12
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

2025-02-12 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech connections docs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connections-docs || rpm -q connections-docs || connections-docs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison connections-docs sudo apt install connections-docs=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold connections-docs

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

dnf --showduplicates list connections-docs sudo dnf downgrade connections-docs-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add connections-docs

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-2024-23563?

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

Is CVE-2024-23563 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23563 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-2024-23563 affect?

CVE-2024-23563 affects connections docs. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). HCL Connections Docs is vulnerable to a sensitive information disclosure which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23563?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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