CVE-2026-21837: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in HCLSoftware Digital Experience
HCL Digital Experience is affected by an OS command injection vulnerability in the Digital Asset Management API. An attacker may execute arbitrary operating system commands, typically inheriting the privileges of the vulnerable application, which could possibly lead to a complete system takeover and data compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21837 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting HCL Digital Experience 9.5, specifically in the Digital Asset Management API. It enables attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to complete system takeover and data compromise. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed by HCLSoftware as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the vulnerable application. This can result in complete system takeover and compromise of sensitive data managed by the application.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the Digital Asset Management API and monitoring for suspicious activity related to command execution attempts.
CVE-2026-21837: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in HCLSoftware Digital Experience
Description
HCL Digital Experience is affected by an OS command injection vulnerability in the Digital Asset Management API. An attacker may execute arbitrary operating system commands, typically inheriting the privileges of the vulnerable application, which could possibly lead to a complete system takeover and data compromise.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21837 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting HCL Digital Experience 9.5, specifically in the Digital Asset Management API. It enables attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to complete system takeover and data compromise. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed by HCLSoftware as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the vulnerable application. This can result in complete system takeover and compromise of sensitive data managed by the application.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the Digital Asset Management API and monitoring for suspicious activity related to command execution attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-05T16:08:25.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a226dc2e29bf47b503d4dee
Added to database: 06/05/2026, 06:33:38 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 09:41:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 85
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