CVE-2026-21786: HCLSoftware Sametime for iOS · Sensitive Data in Logs
Affects HCLSoftware Sametime for iOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low : upgrade to 12.0.26 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 12.0.26
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Mar 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade HCLSoftware Sametime for iOS to 12.0.26.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HCLSoftwareSametime for iOS | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Upgrade HCLSoftware Sametime for iOS to version 12.0.26 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.
- Implement strict access controls on log files to ensure only authorized personnel can view or manage logs, minimizing the risk of sensitive data exposure.
- Review and sanitize logging configurations to avoid recording sensitive information such as hostnames, URLs, or other confidential data.
- Employ log management solutions that support encryption at rest and in transit to protect log data from unauthorized access.
- Regularly audit logs and access permissions to detect any unauthorized access or anomalous activities.
- Educate developers and administrators on secure logging best practices, emphasizing the avoidance of sensitive data in logs.
- Consider implementing runtime monitoring to detect attempts to access or exfiltrate log files.
- If upgrading immediately is not feasible, apply temporary controls such as restricting device access and monitoring for suspicious activity related to log file access.
Description
HCL Sametime for iOS is impacted by a sensitive information disclosure. Hostnames information is written in application logs and certain URLs.