A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in HCL Traveler 3.0.11/3.0.12/3.0.14 . Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HTTP Header Validation Handler . Performing a manipulation results in origin validation error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-21790 . It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-352870 · CVE-2026-21790 · KB0129139
HCL TRAVELER 3.0.11/3.0.12/3.0.14 HTTP HEADER VALIDATION ORIGIN VALIDATION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
6.1 $0-$5k 3.38+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in HCL Traveler. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component HTTP Header Validation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to origin validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-21790. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in HCL Traveler. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Validation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a origin validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-346. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
HCL Traveler is susceptible to a weak default HTTP header validation vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to bypass additional authentication checks.
The advisory is available at support.hcl-software.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-21790 since 01/05/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.
Upgrading to version 14.5.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Vendor
HCL
Name
Traveler
Version
3.0.11
3.0.12
3.0.14
License
commercial
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Origin validation
CWE: CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Traveler 14.5.1.0
Timelineinfo
01/05/2026 CVE reserved
03/24/2026 +78 days Advisory disclosed
03/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: KB0129139
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-21790 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-21790
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352870
Entryinfo
Created: 03/24/2026 21:33
Changes: 03/24/2026 21:33 (64)
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Cache ID: 99:205:101
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