Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Requires low privileges and user interaction; no integrity/availability impact.
Primary rating from Vendor (HCL).
CVSS VectorVendor: HCL
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionCVE.org
An endpoint in HCL Connections is vulnerable to information disclosure. In certain scenarios this might lead to disclosing sensitive information to unauthorized users.
AnalysisAI
Information disclosure vulnerability in HCL Connections 8.0 allows an authenticated low-privilege user to access sensitive data through a vulnerable endpoint, requiring user interaction. No public exploit or active exploitation has been identified, and the overall risk is low.
Technical ContextAI
HCL Connections is an enterprise social business platform. The vulnerability resides in a specific endpoint (likely a web interface or API) that fails to properly restrict sensitive information, aligning with CWE-213 (Exposure of Sensitive Information Due to Not Using Encryption). While the CWE suggests encryption issues, the CVSS vector indicates a broader information leak requiring user interaction.
RemediationAI
Apply the official patch provided by HCL in support article KB0132507 (https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0132507). Upgrade to the patched version of HCL Connections 8.0. As a workaround, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint through network segmentation or additional authentication controls, though the exact endpoint is not publicly specified.
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-49183
GHSA-2ggm-9493-rh4g