CVE-2026-56609 in iControl
Summary
by MITRE • 08/03/2026
HCL iControl is affected by Weak SSL/TLS Version Supported vulnerability. It was observed that the application was using weak TLS versions such as TLS 1.0 and 1.1. These outdated protocols lack modern security features, making them vulnerable to known attacks and exposing sensitive information during data transmission.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/03/2026
The HCL iControl platform presents a significant security weakness through its support of deprecated SSL/TLS versions including TLS 1.0 and 1.1, creating exploitable vulnerabilities that compromise data integrity and confidentiality. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-327 which specifically addresses the use of weak cryptographic algorithms and protocols that are susceptible to various attacks including BEAST, POODLE, and other protocol-level exploits that have been well-documented in cybersecurity literature. The presence of these outdated TLS versions indicates a failure to maintain current security standards and reflects poor security configuration practices within the application's cryptographic implementation.
The technical flaw manifests through the application's inability to enforce modern secure communication protocols, allowing attackers to downgrade connections to vulnerable TLS versions. When TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are enabled, they expose the system to several known attack vectors including man-in-the-middle attacks, session hijacking, and data interception. These older protocols lack essential security features such as forward secrecy, proper encryption algorithm support, and resistance to padding oracle attacks that are fundamental requirements for secure communication channels. The vulnerability creates an attack surface where malicious actors can exploit known weaknesses in these protocols to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data transmitted through the iControl interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, potentially enabling attackers to compromise entire network infrastructure managed through the iControl platform. Organizations relying on HCL iControl for application delivery and network management face significant risks including credential theft, configuration data breaches, and potential system compromise. The vulnerability affects not only the confidentiality of communications but also the integrity of the management interface, which could allow unauthorized modifications to critical network configurations. This presents a substantial risk to enterprise security posture and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage in network communication.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate disabling of TLS 1.0 and 1.1 support within the iControl configuration and implementation of strong TLS 1.2 or higher protocols with secure cipher suites. Organizations must conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all instances where these weak protocols are enabled and implement automated monitoring to prevent re-enabling of deprecated security features. The remediation process should include updating the underlying SSL/TLS libraries, configuring proper certificate management practices, and establishing security policies that mandate use of modern cryptographic standards. Additionally, implementing network segmentation and additional authentication layers can provide defense-in-depth measures while the core protocol vulnerabilities are addressed through proper configuration updates.