Remote code execution in HCL BigFix AEX
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
HCL BigFix AEX version v13.0.0.1 contains a flaw where special elements in an OS command are not neutralized (CWE-78). A remote attacker with high privileges can execute code with the privileges of the affected application or service, which can lead to unauthorized access, data exposure, or system compromise.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-06
Description from the CNA
HCL BigFix AEX is affected by a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability . It may allow attackers to execute code with the privileges of the affected application or service, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data exposure, or system compromise.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
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 | BigFix AEX | v13.0.0.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- 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 · 2026-11-06
Timeline
- 2026-10-28 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-67074
- 2026-10-28 Alias added: GHSA-xggg-wx2g-vpxr
- 2026-11-06 CISA SSVC decision points changed
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Sources
- CVE-2026-67074 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-67074 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xggg-wx2g-vpxr · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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