CVE-2026-66986 Details
Description
HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where user sessions did not expire after a sufficient period of inactivity. An unattended authenticated session could be used by another person with access to the same system to view information or perform actions on behalf of the user, potentially resulting in unintended behavior or security impact under certain conditions.
A session management vulnerability has been identified in HCL AION version 2.7.0, where user sessions do not expire after a reasonable period of inactivity. This flaw allows an unattended authenticated session to be exploited by another individual with access to the same system, enabling them to view information or perform actions on behalf of the user. Such exploitation could lead to unintended behavior or security issues under certain conditions.
Users can upgrade to HCL AION version 2.8.0, which addresses this vulnerability. For assistance with the upgrade process, customers can contact the HCL AION support team.
Metrics
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Assessed Nov 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0135217 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-613 | Insufficient Session Expiration | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| HCL AION | 2.7.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |