How severe is CVE-2026-56537?

CVE-2026-56537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-56537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-56537?

CVE-2026-56537 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56537?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-56537 published?

CVE-2026-56537 was published on 2026-07-27 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-56537

CVE-2026-56537 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Hcltech Connections
Published: 2026-07-27
Last modified: 2026-08-20

Description

HCL Connections is vulnerable to information disclosure which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56537?: HCL Connections is vulnerable to information disclosure which could allow a user to obtain sensitive information they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.they are not entitled to, caused by improper handling of request data.
How severe is CVE-2026-56537?: CVE-2026-56537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-56537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-56537?: CVE-2026-56537 primarily affects Hcltech Connections. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-56537 published?: CVE-2026-56537 was published on 2026-07-27 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0132507

Affected products (12)

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cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:connections:8.0:cumulative_release9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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