CVE-2026-21848 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by a Security Misconfiguration vulnerability, which could allow an authenticated attacker to exploit improper access controls, enabling the unauthorized viewing of restricted data elements across tenant boundaries.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0133917

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-21848?

CVE-2026-21848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by a Security Misconfiguration vulnerability, which could allow an authenticated attacker to exploit improper access controls, enabling the unauthorized viewi...

How severe is CVE-2026-21848?

CVE-2026-21848 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-21848?

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