CVE-2026-66987
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CVE-2026-66987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where the account lockout mechanism did not sufficiently restrict repeated failed login attempts, allowing an attacker to make a large number of password guesses against a user account. This may increase the risk of account compromise through brute-force attacks, potentially resulting in unintended behavior or security impact under certain conditions.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where the account lockout mechanism did not sufficiently restrict repeated failed login attempts, allowing an attacker to make a large number of password guesses against a user account. This may increase the risk of account compromise through brute-force attacks, potentially resulting in unintended behavior or security impact under certain conditions.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | HCL AION | Version 2.7.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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