Executive brief
HCL Hive uses a cryptographic system with a flawed implementation that could expose credentials across internal networks. If an attacker compromises a single internal component or account, they could leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to other systems and steal credentials used throughout the infrastructure.
Technical details
The vulnerability involves a cryptographic primitive with a risky implementation that creates a single point of failure for credential protection across HCL Hive's internal infrastructure. The weakness allows an attacker who has compromised one internal component to perform lateral movement and extract credentials that would normally be protected by cryptography. This is a network-accessible or post-compromise escalation vector affecting the integrity and confidentiality of security credentials used within the system. The risk is particularly high in multi-component deployments where credential reuse is common.
Affected products
- HCL Hive
Timeline
- 2026-08-24: disclosed