CVE-2026-21759: CWE-215 Insertion of sensitive information into debugging code in HCLSoftware HCL Hive
Description
HCL Hive version 1.0 is affected by an information exposure vulnerability where Swagger API documentation is publicly accessible without authentication. While no sensitive information such as credentials or personally identifiable information was found exposed, the public availability of API documentation can increase the attack surface by revealing implementation details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
HCLSoftware
HCL Hive
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21759 describes an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-215) in HCL Hive version 1.0. The issue involves the insertion of sensitive information into debugging code, specifically the exposure of Swagger API documentation to unauthenticated users. Although no direct sensitive data was discovered in the exposed documentation, this exposure can aid attackers by providing insights into the API structure and endpoints, potentially facilitating further attacks.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in limited confidentiality impact as only API documentation is exposed without sensitive data like credentials or PII. There is no impact on integrity or availability. However, the increased attack surface could indirectly facilitate reconnaissance activities by unauthenticated attackers.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should restrict access to Swagger API documentation to authenticated or authorized users only to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor advisories for any future updates or patches addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-05T16:07:55.983Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8c379aacd9273b49826dbb
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 12:22:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 21:47:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:44 UTC
Views: 70
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