CVE-2026-21810

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Hard-Coded External Resource 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 is affected by a hardcoded external resource reference and a lack of binary integrity which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information or modify the binary.

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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-2026-21810

EUVD

EUVD-2026-66775

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
hcl	bigfix_quantum_risk_analyzer	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-610	The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
CWE-494	The product downloads source code or an executable from a remote location and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code.

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Executive Summary

HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer has a vulnerability due to hardcoded external resource references and lack of binary integrity checks. This allows attackers to access sensitive data or alter the binary.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves hardcoded external resource references and lack of binary integrity in HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer. Detection requires verifying binary integrity and checking for unauthorized external connections. Examine installed BigFix components for unexpected network traffic or modified files. Compare file hashes against known good versions from HCL. Use system monitoring tools to detect unusual outbound connections from BigFix processes.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive information or modify the software binary, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements by exposing sensitive data or allowing unauthorized modifications, risking penalties under GDPR or HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Update HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer to the latest version to address hardcoded external resource references and binary integrity issues. Verify binary integrity using checksums or digital signatures before deployment.

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