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CVE-2026-56608: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in HCL Software HCL iControl

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Low
Published: 08/03/2026 (08/03/2026, 11:25:35 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: HCL Software
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

HCL Software

HCL iControl

Affected versions
=3.2.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/10/2026, 15:24:31 UTC

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.

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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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