CVE-2026-21836: HCL DominoIQ is affected by broken access control

Published May 20, 2026
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Updated

The HCL DominoIQ RAG feature is affected by a Broken Access Control vulnerability.  Under certain circumstances, document level access restrictions will be ignored when determining what data to return from an AI query.  This could enable an authenticated attacker to view sensitive data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HCL DominoIQ

Event History

May 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21836?

CVE-2026-21836 has been classified with a high severity level due to its impact on access controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21836?

To address CVE-2026-21836, you should review and modify the access control settings within HCL DominoIQ to ensure document-level restrictions are enforced.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-21836?

CVE-2026-21836 specifically affects HCL DominoIQ due to a vulnerability in its RAG feature.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-21836?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-21836 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data as access restrictions may be bypassed.

5

Is CVE-2026-21836 actively being exploited?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2026-21836, but it poses a significant risk to affected systems.

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