Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
HCL Domino Volt 1.0 through 1.0.5 allowed HTML files to pass a default upload filter. In deployed applications, that HTML could run unsafe JavaScript after user interaction, creating limited confidentiality and integrity risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority application security fix. Prioritize affected internet-facing or broadly used Volt applications, but do not treat it as emergency exploitation unless new vendor or KEV evidence appears.
Technical view
This is CWE-434 in HCL Domino Volt. The vulnerable default file type policy permits .html uploads, enabling unsafe JavaScript execution in deployed applications. CVSS 3.1 is 4.6 with network access, low privileges, and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running HCL Domino Volt versions 1.0 through 1.0.5, especially deployments where users can upload files into applications.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, which reduces urgency but does not remove risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and HCL reference. The root issue is an unsafe default file type filter, not a general Domino vulnerability. Avoid assuming affected versions beyond 1.0 through 1.0.5.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory HCL Domino Volt deployments and identify versions 1.0 through 1.0.5.
- Review HCL advisory KB0120722 for vendor-supported fix or configuration guidance.
- Harden upload policies to deny HTML and active content where supported.
- Limit file upload permissions to trusted users until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any HCL Domino Volt instance runs versions 1.0 through 1.0.5.
- Review deployed applications for upload features that accept .html files.
- Check which authenticated roles can upload files into Volt applications.
- Review logs or repositories for unexpected uploaded HTML content.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.12.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0120722CVE reference
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.