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CVE-2026-56459 HCLSoftware CVE debrief
CVE-2026-56459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch that allows sensitive information disclosure. The application stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. This vulnerability exists due to inadequate storage and protection of sensitive information within log files. Users of affected versions should apply patches to prevent local users from accessing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.2, indicating a medium severity level. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-09T10:16:27.093Z and was last modified on 2026-07-10T15:55:49.700Z.
- Vendor
- HCLSoftware
- Product
- HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-10
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-10
Who should care
Users of HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch versions 7.3.0.0 to 7.3.2.19, 8.0.0.0 to 8.0.1.14, 8.1.0.0 to 8.1.2.7, and 8.2.0.0 to 8.2.2.0 should apply patches to prevent local users from accessing sensitive information. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of their systems.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists due to the application's storage of potentially sensitive information in log files. A local user could read these log files to access sensitive information. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.2, indicating a medium severity level. The affected products include HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch versions 7.3.0.0 to 7.3.2.19, 8.0.0.0 to 8.0.1.14, 8.1.0.0 to 8.1.2.7, and 8.2.0.0 to 8.2.2.0.
Defensive priority
Apply patches to prevent local users from accessing sensitive information.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches to HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch versions 7.3.0.0 to 7.3.2.19, 8.0.0.0 to 8.0.1.14, 8.1.0.0 to 8.1.2.7, and 8.2.0.0 to 8.2.2.0
- Restrict access to log files to prevent local users from reading them
- Monitor log files for sensitive information
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-09T10:16:27.093Z and was last modified on 2026-07-10T15:55:49.700Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The source provides information on a medium-severity vulnerability in HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch that allows sensitive information disclosure. The application stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. However, detailed information about the vulnerability, such as the exact nature of the sensitive information and potential attack vectors, is limited. Further verification is needed to understand the full scope of the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-56459 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-56459
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-56459 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56459
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.