HCL DevOps Deploy Insufficiently Protected Credentials Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in HCL DevOps Deploy versions 8.1.2.0 through 8.1.2.3, where a user with LLM configuration privileges may recover credentials saved for authenticated LLM queries. This issue arises from inadequate protection of these credentials, allowing for potential unauthorized access or misuse.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the unauthorized recovery of sensitive credentials, which could then be used to perform authenticated LLM queries, potentially compromising the integrity of the application's data handling or decision-making processes.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to version 8.1.2.4, 8.2.0.0, or later. These versions are available through the My HCLSoftware Portal.

Added: Jan 7, 2026, 5:42 PM
Updated: Jan 7, 2026, 5:42 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
2.6
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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