CVE-2026-56592

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.45%

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CVE-2026-56592 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Improper Authentication validation vulnerability related to inadequate account lockouts, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute sustained brute-force attacks against the login interface, resulting in unauthorized system access.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Improper Authentication validation vulnerability related to inadequate account lockouts, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute sustained brute-force attacks against the login interface, resulting in unauthorized system access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.45%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HcltechBigfix Service Management23
HcltechBigfix Service Management27

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-56592?
HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by an Improper Authentication validation vulnerability related to inadequate account lockouts, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute sustained brute-force attacks against the login interface, resulting in unauthorized system access.
How severe is CVE-2026-56592?
CVE-2026-56592 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56592?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST