CVE-2023-45724 in DRYiCE MyXalytics
Summary
by MITRE • 01/03/2024
HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics product is impacted by unauthenticated file upload vulnerability. The web application permits the upload of a certain file without requiring user authentication.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-45724 affects the HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics product, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the application's authentication mechanisms. This unauthenticated file upload vulnerability exists within the web application's file handling functionality, allowing any remote attacker to bypass legitimate user authentication processes and directly upload files to the system without proper authorization. The flaw resides in the application's access control implementation where file upload endpoints fail to enforce mandatory authentication checks, creating an exploitable entry point that violates fundamental security principles of least privilege and proper access control enforcement.
This technical vulnerability manifests as a failure in the application's input validation and authentication framework, where the system does not properly verify user credentials before permitting file upload operations. The flaw enables attackers to directly interact with file upload endpoints through HTTP requests without requiring valid session tokens, user credentials, or any form of authentication verification. From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability directly maps to CWE-434, which describes insecure file upload vulnerabilities where applications accept and process untrusted files without proper validation, authentication, or sanitization measures. The vulnerability's impact is exacerbated by the fact that it operates at the application layer, making it accessible through standard web protocols and potentially exploitable via automated scanning tools.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary code within the target environment through malicious file uploads. Attackers can leverage this flaw to upload web shells, malicious scripts, or other payload files that can subsequently be executed by the web server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector that could enable attackers to establish backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, perform lateral movement within the network, or disrupt service availability. Organizations using HCL DRYiCE MyXalytics may face significant operational risks including data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences due to the unauthorized access this vulnerability enables.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-45724 should prioritize immediate implementation of authentication controls for all file upload endpoints, ensuring that proper session management and user verification mechanisms are enforced before any file processing occurs. Security measures should include implementing robust input validation, restricting file types through whitelisting approaches, and enforcing strict file name sanitization to prevent path traversal attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious file upload activities, while conducting thorough security testing including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to identify any additional related flaws. The remediation process must align with NIST cybersecurity frameworks and should incorporate defense-in-depth strategies that include network segmentation, access control hardening, and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in the future.