CVE-2025-31974 (GCVE-0-2025-31974)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-06 18:01 – Updated: 2026-05-06 18:32
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Title
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only
Summary
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.
Severity ?
3.9 (Low)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-1188 - Initialization of a resource with an insecure default
Assigner
HCL
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
HCL Software BigFix Service Management (SM) Affected: 23
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