CVE-2026-21822 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

HCLSoftware AppScan 360° was affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability in the ASReportService component. Improper handling of file paths allows an authenticated attacker to read or write files outside the intended directory, potentially enabling file system structure inspection or unauthorized file modification within the application's directory scope.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0133460

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-21822?

CVE-2026-21822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). HCLSoftware AppScan 360° was affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability in the ASReportService component. Improper handling of file paths allows an authenticated attacker to read or write files outsid...

How severe is CVE-2026-21822?

CVE-2026-21822 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-21822?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.