CVE-2026-56585
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Anti Clickjacking Header Missing in HCL IEM

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-21

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL IEM was affected with the Anti Clickjacking XFrame Options Header Missing. It may allow attackers to embed the application in malicious pages and induce unauthorized user actions.

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Published
2026-07-21
Last Modified
2026-07-21
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-21
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-56585
EUVD
EUVD-2026-46277

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
hcl iem *
hcl intelliops_event_management *

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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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Executive Summary

HCL IEM is missing the Anti Clickjacking X-Frame-Options header, which could allow attackers to embed the application in malicious web pages. This may trick users into performing unauthorized actions without their knowledge.

Detection Guidance

To detect the missing Anti Clickjacking X-Frame-Options header in HCL IEM, you can use tools like curl or browser developer tools to inspect HTTP response headers. For example, use 'curl -I <HCL_IEM_URL>' to check for the presence of 'X-Frame-Options' header in responses. If missing, the vulnerability is confirmed.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could trick you into clicking on hidden elements within the embedded application, leading to unintended actions like changing settings, submitting forms, or disclosing sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows attackers to embed the application in malicious pages, potentially enabling unauthorized user actions. This could lead to data exposure or unauthorized modifications, which may violate compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data privacy).

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the security patch or update provided by HCL as referenced in their security bulletin. Configure the web server or application to include the 'X-Frame-Options: DENY' or 'X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN' header in all HTTP responses to prevent clickjacking attacks.

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