CVE-2025-52609
Missing Security Headers in HCL iControl Enable XSS Attacks
Publication date: 2026-06-04
Last updated on: 2026-06-04
Assigner: HCL Software
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hcltech | icontrol | 4.0.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the Missing Security Headers vulnerability in HCL iControl impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the Missing Security Headers vulnerability in HCL iControl, it is recommended to follow the guidance provided in the official HCL security bulletin.
This may include applying patches or updates released by HCL that address the security headers issue and prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Additionally, reviewing and configuring web server security headers to enable built-in XSS filtering mechanisms of modern browsers can help reduce risk.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in HCL iControl is due to missing security headers which leads to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This means that the absence of certain security headers allows attackers to bypass the built-in XSS filtering mechanisms of modern web browsers, potentially enabling malicious scripts to run.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Such attacks can lead to the injection and execution of malicious scripts in your web browser, which may result in unauthorized actions, data manipulation, or theft of sensitive information.