CVE-2026-21809
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CVE-2026-21809 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.9/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer has a certain validation process that provides overly descriptive error messages when it encounters malformed input which can allow an attacker to conduct more efficient reconnaissance and fine-tune automated fuzzing tools to produce valid input.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HCL BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer has a certain validation process that provides overly descriptive error messages when it encounters malformed input which can allow an attacker to conduct more efficient reconnaissance and fine-tune automated fuzzing tools to produce valid input.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HCLSoftware | BigFix Quantum Risk Analyzer | 2.0.1.47 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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