PatchTheCVECVE-2026-56453: HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Account Takeover via Response Manipulation vulnerability
CVE-2026-56453 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) 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 Account Takeover via Response Manipulation vulnerability. A remote attacker can intercept and alter the contents of the server's HTTP responses before they reach the client application, allowing them to manipulate the authentication or authorization logic to bypass controls and gain unauthorized access to targeted user accounts.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-294 |
| Published | 2026-07-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
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-2026-56453?
dfxanalytics: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-56453 being exploited?
CVE-2026-56453 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-2026-56453 affect?
CVE-2026-56453 affects dfxanalytics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Account Takeover via Response Manipulation vulnerability. A remote attacker can intercept and alter the contents of the server's HTTP responses before they reach the client application, allowing them to ma
How urgent is CVE-2026-56453?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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