CVE-2025-31958: CWE-444 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests ('HTTP Request/Response smuggling') in HCLSoftware BigFix Service Management (SM)
HCL BigFix Service Management is susceptible to HTTP Request Smuggling. HTTP request smuggling vulnerabilities arise when websites route HTTP requests through web servers with inconsistent HTTP parsing. HTTP Smuggling exploits inconsistencies in request parsing between front-end and back-end servers, allowing attackers to bypass security controls and perform attacks like cache poisoning or request hijacking.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
HCL BigFix Service Management version 23 is affected by an HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerability (CWE-444) identified as CVE-2025-31958. HTTP Request Smuggling occurs due to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests between different servers in the request chain, which can be exploited to bypass security controls. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.7 (low), reflecting a network attack vector with high attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed by HCLSoftware at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit inconsistencies in HTTP request parsing to bypass security controls, potentially leading to limited confidentiality impact such as cache poisoning or request hijacking. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by HCLSoftware yet. Users should follow vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider reviewing network architecture and HTTP request handling configurations to detect anomalies related to HTTP request smuggling. Avoid deploying affected versions in exposed environments if possible.
CVE-2025-31958: CWE-444 Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests ('HTTP Request/Response smuggling') in HCLSoftware BigFix Service Management (SM)
Description
HCL BigFix Service Management is susceptible to HTTP Request Smuggling. HTTP request smuggling vulnerabilities arise when websites route HTTP requests through web servers with inconsistent HTTP parsing. HTTP Smuggling exploits inconsistencies in request parsing between front-end and back-end servers, allowing attackers to bypass security controls and perform attacks like cache poisoning or request hijacking.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
HCL BigFix Service Management version 23 is affected by an HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerability (CWE-444) identified as CVE-2025-31958. HTTP Request Smuggling occurs due to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests between different servers in the request chain, which can be exploited to bypass security controls. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.7 (low), reflecting a network attack vector with high attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed by HCLSoftware at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit inconsistencies in HTTP request parsing to bypass security controls, potentially leading to limited confidentiality impact such as cache poisoning or request hijacking. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by HCLSoftware yet. Users should follow vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider reviewing network architecture and HTTP request handling configurations to detect anomalies related to HTTP request smuggling. Avoid deploying affected versions in exposed environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-01T18:46:19.517Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e78a2b19fe3cd2cdda97e5
Added to database: 4/21/2026, 2:31:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/21/2026, 2:46:43 PM
Last updated: 4/22/2026, 6:09:40 AM
Views: 8
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