CVE-2025-15633: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in HCLSoftware BigFix WebUI
An improper authorization vulnerability in HCL BigFix WebUI allows an authenticated user without Master Operator privileges to access internal data (site names, versions, and configuration variables) and bypass privilege requirements via unprotected endpoints lacking adequate security headers.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-15633) in HCL BigFix WebUI involves improper authorization (CWE-863) where authenticated users with limited privileges can access sensitive internal data and bypass privilege requirements. The issue arises from unprotected endpoints that do not enforce adequate security headers, exposing site names, versions, and configuration variables. It affects all versions of BigFix WebUI. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation level is documented, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user without Master Operator privileges can access internal configuration data and site information that should be restricted. This unauthorized access could lead to information disclosure that may aid further attacks or unauthorized actions within the environment. However, the vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation beyond data exposure, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual access patterns to sensitive endpoints. Avoid exposing the BigFix WebUI to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-15633: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in HCLSoftware BigFix WebUI
Description
An improper authorization vulnerability in HCL BigFix WebUI allows an authenticated user without Master Operator privileges to access internal data (site names, versions, and configuration variables) and bypass privilege requirements via unprotected endpoints lacking adequate security headers.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-15633) in HCL BigFix WebUI involves improper authorization (CWE-863) where authenticated users with limited privileges can access sensitive internal data and bypass privilege requirements. The issue arises from unprotected endpoints that do not enforce adequate security headers, exposing site names, versions, and configuration variables. It affects all versions of BigFix WebUI. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation level is documented, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user without Master Operator privileges can access internal configuration data and site information that should be restricted. This unauthorized access could lead to information disclosure that may aid further attacks or unauthorized actions within the environment. However, the vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation beyond data exposure, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual access patterns to sensitive endpoints. Avoid exposing the BigFix WebUI to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-14T05:56:25.354Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fec4aacbff5d8610c504f2
Added to database: 05/09/2026, 05:22:50 UTC
Last enriched: 05/16/2026, 10:51:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:53 UTC
Views: 93
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