CVE-2025-31974 (GCVE-0-2025-31974)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-06 18:01 – Updated: 2026-05-06 18:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-06 18:32 UTC
CWE
- CWE-1188 - Initialization of a resource with an insecure default
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | BigFix Service Management (SM) |
Affected:
23
|
guessed |
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