CVE-2025-59873: HCL Software ZIE for Web · CWE-598
Affects HCL Software ZIE for WebSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.9 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HCL SoftwareZIE for Web | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-59873, organizations should immediately audit their use of HCL Software ZIE for Web v16 and identify any instances where session tokens or authentication identifiers are included in URL query parameters. Configuration changes should be applied to ensure tokens are transmitted only via secure HTTP headers or cookies with appropriate flags (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite). Implement strict URL logging policies to avoid storing sensitive data in logs. Employ network security controls such as encrypted communication channels (TLS) and network segmentation to reduce exposure of traffic. Educate users to avoid clicking untrusted links and implement monitoring to detect unusual session activity indicative of hijacking. Coordinate with HCL Software for patches or updates that address this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing multi-factor authentication to reduce the impact of compromised session tokens. Regularly review and update session management practices to align with security best practices and standards.
Description
An information exposure vulnerability exists in Vulnerability in HCL Software ZIE for Web. The application transmits sensitive session tokens and authentication identifiers within the URL query parameters . An attacker who gains access to any network log or operates a site linked from the application can hijack user sessions This issue affects ZIE for Web: v16.