CVE-2026-67171
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Information Disclosure 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 Information Disclosure vulnerability because an exposed API endpoint exposes sensitive internal database information. This information could enable an attacker to facilitate targeted database attacks.

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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-2026-67171
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90903

Affected Vendors & Products

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hcl bigfix_service_management *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CWE-209 The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.

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Executive Summary

HCL BigFix Service Management has an Information Disclosure vulnerability due to an exposed API endpoint that reveals sensitive internal database information. This could allow attackers to gather details needed for targeted database attacks.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check for exposed API endpoints in HCL BigFix Service Management that may leak database information. Inspect network traffic for unusual requests to BigFix endpoints. Review server logs for unauthorized access attempts to internal database paths. Use tools like curl to query endpoints: curl -v http://<target>/api/endpoint. Ensure no sensitive data is returned in responses.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access internal database information, potentially leading to further attacks like data breaches or unauthorized modifications. The impact depends on the sensitivity of the exposed data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if it results in unauthorized access to personal or health data. Organizations may face penalties for failing to protect sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately restrict access to the exposed API endpoint and review its configuration to ensure sensitive database information is not exposed. Update HCL BigFix Service Management to the latest patched version as soon as possible.

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