Improper access control in HCL Software DFXServer
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.
Summary
HCL DFXServer is affected by a Missing Access Control vulnerability. This vulnerability states that certain endpoints are accessible without any form of authentication in another browser. This allows any network user to invoke these APIs and interact with the application without verification of their identity or authorization level.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | DFXServer | up to 2.5 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- DFXServer VendorHCL Software Affected up to 2.5 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:dfx_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 2.5 | Vulnerable | HCL Software |
- cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:dfx_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 2.5 Vulnerable ·HCL Software
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-35148
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3rj8-qrpc-rrvr
References
More HCL Software Dfx Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-27308 Authentication bypass by capture-replay in HCL Software DFXServer CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2026-27306 Authorization bypass in HCL Software DFXServer CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2026-27305 HCL DFXServer is affected by an Unencrypted Communication vulnerability. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.3
Sources
- CVE-2026-35148 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-35148 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3rj8-qrpc-rrvr · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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