CVE-2026-35140
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Missing Secure Attribute in Encrypted Session Cookie in HCL DFXAnalytics

Publication date: 2026-07-16

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by a Missing Secure Attribute in Encrypted Session (SSL) Cookie vulnerability. The application fails to set the "secure" attribute on session cookies generated during authentication, which could allow a remote attacker to intercept network traffic and capture sensitive cookies, session tokens, or credentials sent in cleartext over unencrypted channels.

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Published
2026-07-16
Last Modified
2026-07-16
Generated
2026-07-16
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2026-07-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-35140
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44916

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hcl dfxanalytics *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

HCL DFXAnalytics has a Missing Secure Attribute in Encrypted Session (SSL) Cookie vulnerability. The application does not set the 'secure' attribute on session cookies during authentication. This allows attackers to intercept network traffic and capture sensitive cookies, session tokens, or credentials sent over unencrypted channels.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect HTTP responses for session cookies and verify if the 'Secure' attribute is missing. Use browser developer tools or commands like 'curl -I <target_URL>' to check response headers for 'Set-Cookie' fields without 'Secure'. Network monitoring tools like Wireshark can capture unencrypted traffic containing session cookies.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could capture sensitive session cookies or credentials if they intercept network traffic. This may lead to unauthorized access to user accounts or sensitive data, depending on the application's functionality and user permissions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements for data protection and secure transmission, such as GDPR's encryption mandates or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Failure to secure session cookies may result in non-compliance and potential legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patch from HCL DFXAnalytics as per their security bulletin. Configure the application server to enforce the 'Secure' attribute on all session cookies. Ensure all communications occur over HTTPS to prevent interception of sensitive data.

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