Description
HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability due to improper file validation controls, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious payloads, resulting in a complete server compromise.
Published: 2026-09-18
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Server compromise via remote code execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in HCL BigFix Service Management due to improper validation of uploaded file types. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files and execute them, leading to a full compromise of the affected server. The weakness is a classic file upload flaw (CWE-434).

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects HCL Software’s HCL BigFix Service Management product. No specific version details are provided, so all installations of this product are considered potentially impacted until a patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates a medium severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% shows a very low expected exploitation probability at present. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, implying it is not known to be actively exploited by known threat actors. The most likely attack vector is an unauthenticated user accessing the web interface and using the upload functionality to deliver malicious payloads. An attacker would need no additional credentials, making the initial exploitation straightforward if the upload endpoint is reachable.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 19, 2026 at 21:28 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest HCL BigFix Service Management security patch when it becomes available.
  • Configure the web application to enforce strict file type checks, allowing only approved extensions such as .jpg, .png, or .txt, and reject all others.
  • Set up a file upload quarantine or sandbox environment to isolate any uploaded files before they are processed or executed, and enable logging of all upload attempts for audit purposes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 19, 2026 at 21:28 UTC.

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History

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hcltech
Hcltech bigfix Service Management
Vendors & Products Hcltech
Hcltech bigfix Service Management

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability due to improper file validation controls, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious payloads, resulting in a complete server compromise.
Title HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by multiple security vulnerabilities.
Weaknesses CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Hcltech Bigfix Service Management
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: HCL

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-18T19:11:46.353Z

Reserved: 2026-06-22T13:39:56.747Z

Link: CVE-2026-56590

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-18T19:11:41.364Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-09-18T09:16:41.663

Modified: 2026-09-18T20:17:17.493

Link: CVE-2026-56590

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-19T22:15:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type