HCL iControl is affected by a Session Timeout vulnerability (CVE-2026-66253) | HOL Guard CVE

Low · CVSS 3.1CVE-2026-66253

HCL iControl is affected by a Session Timeout vulnerability

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-66253 records a Low severity (CVSS 3.1) vulnerability in HCL iControl is affected by a Session Timeout vulnerability. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps HCL Software/iControl (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Oct 1, 2026Updated Oct 1, 2026Source checked Oct 1, 2026First seen by HOL Oct 1, 2026Material review Oct 1, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Low · CVSS 3.1
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 3.1. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps HCL Software/iControl (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
HCL Software/iControlgeneric	v4.5.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for HCL Software/iControl.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Oct 1, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencesupport.hcl-software.com

Upstream source description

iControl is affected by a Session Timeout vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to exploit an unattended or abandoned active session, enabling unauthorized access to the application and the ability to perform actions on behalf of the victim.

Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.