CVE-2026-56459: HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch is susceptible to sensitive information disclosure

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-56459 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting hcl devops deploy, hcl launch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch is susceptible to sensitive information disclosure. The application stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2026-07-09
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): HCL Software · Vendor: hcltechsw

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-09 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltechsw hcl devops deploy UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0.0.0 and < 8.0.1.14 · >= 8.1.0.0 and < 8.1.2.7 · >= 8.2.0.0 and < 8.2.2.0

Fixed in: 8.0.1.14, 8.1.2.7, 8.2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hcl-devops-deploy || rpm -q hcl-devops-deploy || hcl-devops-deploy --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.0.1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hcl-devops-deploy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hcl-devops-deploy

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hcl-devops-deploy sudo apt install hcl-devops-deploy=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold hcl-devops-deploy

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hcl-devops-deploy sudo dnf downgrade hcl-devops-deploy-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hcl-devops-deploy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

hcltechsw hcl launch UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.3.0.0 and < 7.3.2.19

Fixed in: 7.3.2.19

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hcl-launch || rpm -q hcl-launch || hcl-launch --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.3.2.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hcl-launch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hcl-launch

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hcl-launch sudo apt install hcl-launch=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold hcl-launch

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hcl-launch sudo dnf downgrade hcl-launch-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hcl-launch

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-56459?

hcl devops deploy: upgrade to 8.0.1.14, 8.1.2.7, 8.2.2.0; hcl launch: upgrade to 7.3.2.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56459 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56459 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-2026-56459 affect?

CVE-2026-56459 affects hcl devops deploy, hcl launch. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch is susceptible to sensitive information disclosure. The application stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.

How urgent is CVE-2026-56459?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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