CVE-2026-56608: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in HCL Software HCL iControl
HCL iControl version 3.2.0 contains a missing access control vulnerability (CWE-284) that allows unauthorized users to access or view administrator-level functionalities. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low CVSS score of 3.7. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation from the vendor at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-56608 describes a missing access control vulnerability in HCL iControl 3.2.0. The application fails to enforce proper granular access controls, enabling unauthorized users to access or view administrator-level functions without appropriate authorization. The CVSS v3.1 score is 3.7, reflecting a low severity impact primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users may gain access to administrator-level functionalities, potentially exposing sensitive information. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability effects. The low CVSS score indicates limited risk under typical conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to HCL iControl 3.2.0 installations and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-56608: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in HCL Software HCL iControl
Description
HCL iControl version 3.2.0 contains a missing access control vulnerability (CWE-284) that allows unauthorized users to access or view administrator-level functionalities. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low CVSS score of 3.7. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation from the vendor at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.7low
Affected software
HCL Software
HCL iControl
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-56608 describes a missing access control vulnerability in HCL iControl 3.2.0. The application fails to enforce proper granular access controls, enabling unauthorized users to access or view administrator-level functions without appropriate authorization. The CVSS v3.1 score is 3.7, reflecting a low severity impact primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users may gain access to administrator-level functionalities, potentially exposing sensitive information. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability effects. The low CVSS score indicates limited risk under typical conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to HCL iControl 3.2.0 installations and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-22T13:40:09.127Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a708e2fbf32cb7a349a24e6
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 12:48:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:24:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:36 UTC
Views: 61
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