CVE-2026-21840
HCL BigFix Platform is affected by a user enumeration vulnerability
Description
HCL BigFix Platform is affected by a user enumeration vulnerability which might allow an attacker, through careful system control and response time monitoring, to perform some level of user enumeration for the BigFix service.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-21840
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 1e47fe04-f25f-42fa-b674-36de2c5e3cfc | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Implement stricter access controls.
- Monitor authentication logs for suspicious activity.
- Review system configurations for hardening.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-21840.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0132093 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-21840 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-21840
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-21840 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'HCLSoftware', 'product': 'HCL BigFix Platform', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0 - 10.0.15, 11.0.0 - 11.0.5'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description HCL BigFix Platform is affected by a user enumeration vulnerability which might allow an attacker, through careful system control and response time monitoring, to perform some level of user enumeration for the BigFix service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-208 Added Reference https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0132093