CVE-2026-56599
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Insecure Cookie Attributes in HCL BigFix Service Management

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Insecure Cookie Attribute Configuration vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to exploit missing security attributes such as SameSite, HttpOnly, Secure, and restrictive Paths, enabling Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), session hijacking via Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and unauthorized access.

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Published
2026-10-01
Last Modified
2026-10-01
Generated
2026-10-01
AI Q&A
2026-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-56599
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90878

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hcl bigfix_service_management *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-614 The Secure attribute for sensitive cookies in HTTPS sessions is not set.

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Executive Summary

HCL BigFix Service Management has an insecure cookie attribute configuration issue. This means cookies used by the system lack important security settings like SameSite, HttpOnly, Secure, and restrictive Path attributes. These missing attributes can allow attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), hijack sessions via Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and gain unauthorized access.

Detection Guidance

Detecting insecure cookie attributes requires inspecting HTTP responses for cookies lacking SameSite, HttpOnly, Secure, or restrictive Path attributes. Use browser developer tools to check cookie settings or tools like curl to inspect headers. Example: curl -I http://target-server to view response headers.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on your behalf, or hijack your sessions. If you use HCL BigFix Service Management, an attacker might exploit this to access sensitive data or perform actions without your consent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations due to insufficient cookie security. GDPR requires protecting user data, while HIPAA mandates safeguarding sensitive health information. Missing security attributes could result in data breaches, violating these compliance requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Configure cookies with SameSite=Strict or Lax, HttpOnly, Secure, and restrictive Path attributes. Update HCL BigFix Service Management to the latest patched version. Restrict access to sensitive endpoints and implement CSRF tokens for state-changing requests.

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