HCL BigFix Platform File System permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in HCL BigFix Platform. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File System Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission assignment. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-21765. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HCL BigFix Platform (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component File System Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

HCL BigFix Platform is affected by insecure permissions on private cryptographic keys.  The private cryptographic keys located on a Windows host machine might be subject to overly permissive file system permissions.

The advisory is shared for download at support.hcl-software.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-21765 since 01/05/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202604-471) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0960). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • HCL BigFix

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/05/2026 CVE reserved
04/02/2026 +86 days Advisory disclosed
04/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/07/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: KB0129906
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-21765 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21765
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354784
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0960 - HCL BigFix Platform: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CNNVD: CNNVD-202604-471 - HCL BigFix Platform 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 04/02/2026 02:36
Updated: 04/07/2026 07:46
Changes: 04/02/2026 02:36 (61), 04/03/2026 06:24 (7), 04/03/2026 20:55 (6), 04/04/2026 20:03 (1), 04/05/2026 23:23 (1), 04/07/2026 07:46 (1)
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