CVE-2026-21755
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Missing Rate Limit in HCL Hive Allows Brute Force Attacks

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL Hive is affected by a missing rate limit which could allow an attacker unauthorized access via brute-force or credential stuffing attacks, or cause a denial of service.

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Published
2026-08-24
Last Modified
2026-08-24
Generated
2026-08-24
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2026-08-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-21755
EUVD
EUVD-2026-64893

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hcl hive *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-307 The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.

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Executive Summary

HCL Hive has a missing rate limit vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass authentication through brute-force or credential stuffing attacks. This could lead to unauthorized access to the system or cause a denial of service by overwhelming the system with requests.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability may allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or disrupt services by repeatedly attempting logins. It could lead to data breaches, system downtime, or unauthorized control of the Hive instance.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health data. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to data breaches or failure to protect sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Implement rate limiting on authentication endpoints to prevent brute-force or credential stuffing attacks. Ensure strong password policies and multi-factor authentication are enforced.

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