CVE-2026-56568
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Information Exposure in HCL iControl via API Error Messages

Publication date: 2026-07-31

Last updated on: 2026-07-31

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL iControl was affected by Information Exposure Through Verbose Client-Side API Error Messages vulnerabilities. It involves application displays raw server/API error messages to users instead of generic error messages and exposes internal endpoint names, request parameters, error codes, and authentication status

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Published
2026-07-31
Last Modified
2026-07-31
Generated
2026-07-31
AI Q&A
2026-07-31
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-56568
EUVD
EUVD-2026-51542

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Vendor Product Version / Range
hcl icontrol *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-209 The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.

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Executive Summary

HCL iControl has an Information Exposure Through Verbose Client-Side API Error Messages vulnerability. This means the application shows raw server or API error messages to users instead of generic ones. These messages reveal internal details like endpoint names, request parameters, error codes, and authentication status.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves verbose error messages exposing internal details. Check web server or application logs for detailed API error responses containing endpoint names, parameters, or stack traces. Monitor network traffic for unusual error responses from HCL iControl endpoints.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gather sensitive information about the system's internal structure. By exposing error details, they might identify weaknesses or misconfigurations to exploit in further attacks. It could also aid in reconnaissance for targeted exploits.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements that mandate protection of sensitive data and system information. GDPR requires safeguarding personal data, while HIPAA mandates securing protected health information. Exposing internal details could lead to non-compliance and potential penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable verbose error messages in HCL iControl configuration. Replace raw error messages with generic user-friendly responses. Update to the latest patched version if available. Restrict access to error logs and internal endpoints.

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