PatchTheCVECVE-2026-21811: HCL AppScan Azure Boards Plugin is potentially affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability involving s
CVE-2026-21811 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HCL AppScan Azure Boards Plugin is potentially affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability involving secrets accessible in plaintext during pipeline execution. Depending on the pipeline configuration, these secrets could be exposed through task outputs, debug logs, environment variable dumps, or build agent scripts, despite being masked in the user interface.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.8 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-21811?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-21811 being exploited?
CVE-2026-21811 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-2026-21811 affect?
CVE-2026-21811 affects affected software. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). HCL AppScan Azure Boards Plugin is potentially affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability involving secrets accessible in plaintext during pipeline execution. Depending on the pipeline configuration, these secrets could be exposed
How urgent is CVE-2026-21811?
Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.