CVE-2021-27784: HCL Launch container images may contain non-unique https certificates and database encryption key

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-10-31 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-327

Description

The provided HCL Launch Container images contain non-unique HTTPS certificates and a database encryption key. The fix provides directions and tools to replace the non-unique keys and certificates. This does not affect the standard installer packages.

Affected products

Hcltech Hcl Launch Container Image: from 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.52; from 7.1.0.0 before 7.1.0.1; from 7.2.0.0 through 7.2.3.0; 7.1.0.1, 7.1.0.1-ifix01 — fixed in 7.1.0.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Hcltech Hcl Launch Container Image 7.1.0.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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