PatchTheCVECVE-2026-56456: HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Internal File Path Disclosure vulnerability
CVE-2026-56456 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) 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 Internal File Path Disclosure vulnerability. The application dashboard inadvertently leaks sensitive information regarding its internal file structure and directory paths through unhandled error messages, system logs, or debugging output, which could allow a remote attacker to map the underlying server environment and identify targets for further exploitation.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| 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-2026-56456?
dfxanalytics: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-56456 being exploited?
CVE-2026-56456 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-2026-56456 affect?
CVE-2026-56456 affects dfxanalytics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). HCL DFXAnalytics is affected by an Internal File Path Disclosure vulnerability. The application dashboard inadvertently leaks sensitive information regarding its internal file structure and directory paths through unhandled error messages,
How urgent is CVE-2026-56456?
Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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