PatchTheCVECVE-2026-21812: HCL AppScan Azure Boards Plugin is affected by a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability
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Routine
LOW 2.2
CVE-2026-21812 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.2) 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 affected by a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability when configured to communicate with the AppScan server over HTTP. This could allow an attacker to intercept credentials or authentication tokens during transmission. The plugin has been updated to display a warning when HTTP is used and recommend HTTPS for secure communication.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.2 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-319 |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Publisher (CNA): HCL Software
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.