CVE-2026-21768: CWE-20 Improper input validation in HCLSoftware Verse for Android
The compose-rich-editor library (v1.0.0-rc14) used in HCL Verse for Android's rich text email composition fails to properly validate all HTML input thereby allowing malicious content to be executed in certain situations.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-21768 affects HCLSoftware Verse for Android version 14.5.10 through the compose-rich-editor library (v1.0.0-rc14). The issue is improper input validation of HTML content, which can allow execution of malicious content during rich text email composition. This is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3, reflecting a medium severity with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact. The attack vector is local with high attack complexity, no privileges required, and requires user interaction. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of malicious HTML content within the email composition context, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The attack requires local access and user interaction, with high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the current information. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when handling untrusted HTML content in the email composition feature.
CVE-2026-21768: CWE-20 Improper input validation in HCLSoftware Verse for Android
Description
The compose-rich-editor library (v1.0.0-rc14) used in HCL Verse for Android's rich text email composition fails to properly validate all HTML input thereby allowing malicious content to be executed in certain situations.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-21768 affects HCLSoftware Verse for Android version 14.5.10 through the compose-rich-editor library (v1.0.0-rc14). The issue is improper input validation of HTML content, which can allow execution of malicious content during rich text email composition. This is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3, reflecting a medium severity with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact. The attack vector is local with high attack complexity, no privileges required, and requires user interaction. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of malicious HTML content within the email composition context, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The attack requires local access and user interaction, with high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the current information. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when handling untrusted HTML content in the email composition feature.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-05T16:07:58.367Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a355aaef198dc38c1711ec9
Added to database: 06/19/2026, 15:05:18 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 19:15:26 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 19:17:58 UTC
Views: 82
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