CVE-2025-31974

Description

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.9

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004

Probability of exploitation

0.12%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1188 CWE-1188

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hcltech	bigfix_service_management	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0128144

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31974? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-31974? +

CVE-2025-31974 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.9 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0004, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31974? +

CVE-2025-31974 affects products from hcltech, specifically: bigfix_service_management. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-31974? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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