CVE-2025-31964: HCLSoftware BigFix IVR · Information Exposure
Affects HCLSoftware BigFix IVRSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.2 Low.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HCLSoftwareBigFix IVR | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-31964, European organizations should: 1) Conduct a thorough audit of HCL BigFix IVR 4.2 service bindings to verify that all administrative services are bound exclusively to local or trusted network interfaces, preventing external exposure. 2) Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict access to administrative interfaces strictly to authorized management networks or VPNs. 3) Enforce the principle of least privilege by limiting the number of users with elevated access to the BigFix IVR system. 4) Monitor network traffic and logs for unusual access attempts to administrative services, enabling early detection of exploitation attempts. 5) Stay informed about vendor updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 6) Consider upgrading to newer versions of BigFix IVR if they include improved security configurations or fixes. 7) Incorporate configuration management tools to enforce and validate secure service bindings automatically. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on configuration validation, network controls, and proactive monitoring tailored to this specific vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2025-31964 is a low-severity vulnerability in HCL BigFix IVR version 4.2 caused by improper service binding configuration. This flaw allows privileged attackers to expose administrative services externally instead of restricting them to local interfaces, potentially impacting service availability. Although it does not directly compromise confidentiality or integrity, the exposure could lead to denial-of-service conditions. Exploitation requires high privileges and no user interaction, with a low CVSS score of 2.2. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using BigFix IVR 4.2 should verify service bindings and restrict administrative interfaces to local networks to mitigate risk. Countries with significant HCL BigFix deployments and critical infrastructure relying on this product are more likely to be affected.