CVE-2026-21753
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Weak Software Supply Chain Governance in HCL Hive

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL Hive is affected by weak software supply chain governance, which could lead to the inclusion of vulnerable, unmaintained, or malicious third-party dependencies within the application environment.

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Published
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-25
AI Q&A
2026-08-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-21753
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65470

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hcl hive *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1104 The product relies on third-party components that are not actively supported or maintained by the original developer or a trusted proxy for the original developer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves weak software supply chain governance in HCL Hive. It allows vulnerable, unmaintained, or malicious third-party dependencies to be included in the application environment.

Impact Analysis

The inclusion of malicious or vulnerable dependencies could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise. Users may face risks like data theft, service disruption, or further exploitation through compromised components.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive data due to weak dependency management. Organizations could face legal penalties, loss of trust, or failure to meet regulatory standards for data protection.

Mitigation Strategies

Review third-party dependencies in HCL Hive for vulnerabilities, unmaintained packages, or suspicious components. Remove or replace any untrusted dependencies and ensure all included libraries are up to date and from trusted sources.

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