CVE-2026-21808: CWE-532 Insertion of sensitive information into log file in HCLSoftware BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer
Description
CVE-2026-21808 is a medium severity vulnerability in HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer version 2.0.1.47. The product generates highly detailed logs by default, which can inadvertently include sensitive information. This logging behavior increases the risk of sensitive data leakage and may expose internal application logic and architectural details to an attacker. There is no official patch or remediation guidance available at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.1medium
Affected software
HCLSoftware
BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer version 2.0.1.47 contains a vulnerability identified as CWE-532, where sensitive information is inserted into log files due to highly detailed default logging. This can lead to exposure of internal application logic and architectural details. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.1, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or configuration changes.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows sensitive information to be recorded in log files, increasing the risk of data leakage. This exposure can provide attackers with insights into internal application logic and architecture, potentially aiding further attacks. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality as integrity and availability are not affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is provided, consider reviewing and adjusting logging configurations to minimize sensitive data exposure if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-05T16:08:06.682Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9019a6acd9273b4928a2f8
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 11:04:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 08:38:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 18:48:17 UTC
Views: 82
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