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TI-2026-81948 Aliases CVE-2026-67073GHSA-wh53-7j74-8hmx

Unrestricted file upload in HCL BigFix AEX exposes uploaded files

Priority MEDIUM 43CWE-284Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass, Code execution, Information disclosure, Cross-site scripting
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · Low · Low
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284, CWE-434, CWE-552 and CWE-79.

Summary

HCL BigFix AEX from v13.0.0.1 has an unrestricted file upload and improper access control flaw (CWE-434). A remote attacker with no privileges and no user interaction can upload malicious or unauthorized files and directly access or download sensitive uploaded content. This can lead to information disclosure, unauthorized access, or system compromise.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-05

Description from the CNA

HCL BigFix AEX is affected by an Unrestricted File Upload and Improper Access Control vulnerability. This could allow an attacker to upload malicious or unauthorized files and directly access or download sensitive uploaded content, potentially leading to information disclosure, unauthorized access, or system compromise.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00223 13th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
HCL SoftwareBigFix AEXv13.0.0.1—No fix listedCNA
  • BigFix AEX VendorHCL Software Affected v13.0.0.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for HCL BigFix AEX.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-05

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-28 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-67073
  2. 2026-10-28 Alias added: GHSA-wh53-7j74-8hmx
  3. 2026-10-30 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-11-06 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  5. 2026-11-06 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM

References

Other 1

  • TI-2023-24505 Path Traversal which allows file upload capability affects DRYiCE MyXalytics CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-22044 Out-of-bounds write in HCL Software Notes CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-22043 Out-of-bounds write in HCL Software Domino CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-22042 Out-of-bounds write in HCL Software Notes CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-22041 Out-of-bounds write in HCL Software Domino CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-22040 Out-of-bounds write in HCL Software Notes CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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