CVE-2026-56592 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Improper Authentication validation vulnerability related to inadequate account lockouts, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute sustained brute-force attacks against the login interface, resulting in unauthorized system access.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-56592?

CVE-2026-56592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Improper Authentication validation vulnerability related to inadequate account lockouts, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute sustai...

How severe is CVE-2026-56592?

CVE-2026-56592 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-56592?

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