CVE-2023-28019: An SQL injection affects BigFix WebUI API

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-07-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-89

Description

Insufficient validation in Bigfix WebUI API App site version < 14 allows an authenticated WebUI user to issue SQL queries via an unparameterized SQL query.

Affected products

HCL Software HCL BigFix WebUI: before 14 — fixed in 14

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: HCL Software HCL BigFix WebUI 14. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0106123
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0106123

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