CVE-2026-21808

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Sensitive Data Exposure in HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: HCL Software

Description

HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer generates highly detailed logging information by default which increases the risk of sensitive data leakage and can provide an attacker with internal application logic and architectural details.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-26

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-08-27

AI Q&A

2026-08-27

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-21808

EUVD

EUVD-2026-66806

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
hcl	bigfix_quantum_risk_analyzer	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-532	The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

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Executive Summary

HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer creates detailed logs by default, which may expose sensitive data and reveal internal application logic and architecture to attackers.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check for excessive logging in HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer. Review log files for sensitive data exposure or internal details. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit exposed logs to gain insights into system operations, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability increases the risk of sensitive data leakage through detailed logging, which could expose personal or protected health information. This may violate GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's confidentiality requirements if such data is mishandled or exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable detailed logging in HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer to prevent sensitive data leakage. Review and restrict access to logs containing internal application details. Ensure logs are stored securely with minimal retention.

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