Missing Rate Limit in HCL Hive Allows Unauthorized Access and DoS Risks
CVE-2026-21755

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

HCL Softwaresoftware

Status
HCL Software Hive
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-21755?

HCL Hive features a critical vulnerability where the absence of a rate-limiting mechanism can enable unauthorized access through brute-force or credential stuffing attacks, posing significant risks such as potential denial of service. This flaw necessitates urgent attention for users to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

HCL Hive 1.0

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&syspar...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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