CVE-2025-59854: HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Insecure Security Header Configuration vulnerability where the application

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-59854?

dfxanalytics: upgrade to 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-59854 being exploited?

CVE-2025-59854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-59854 affect?

CVE-2025-59854 affects dfxanalytics. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Insecure Security Header Configuration vulnerability where the application utilizes the outdated X-XSS-Protection header, which could allow an attacker to exploit browser-specific rendering flaws or bypass

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-59854?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-59854 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting dfxanalytics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Insecure Security Header Configuration vulnerability where the application utilizes the outdated X-XSS-Protection header, which could allow an attacker to exploit browser-specific rendering flaws or bypass security controls that should instead be managed by a robust Content Security Policy (CSP).

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2026-05-06
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): HCL Software · Vendor: hcltech

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-06 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech dfxanalytics UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1

Fixed in: 4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dfxanalytics || rpm -q dfxanalytics || dfxanalytics --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dfxanalytics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dfxanalytics

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-59854?

dfxanalytics: upgrade to 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-59854 being exploited?

CVE-2025-59854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-59854 affect?

CVE-2025-59854 affects dfxanalytics. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Insecure Security Header Configuration vulnerability where the application utilizes the outdated X-XSS-Protection header, which could allow an attacker to exploit browser-specific rendering flaws or bypass

How urgent is CVE-2025-59854?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2026-56456 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Internal File Path Disclosure vulnerability
CVE-2026-56454 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by a Deprecated Protocol vulnerability due to the use of TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1
CVE-2026-56453 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Account Takeover via Response Manipulation vulnerability
CVE-2026-35145 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by a Missing HTTP Strict-Transport-Security Header vulnerability

References

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