CVE-2025-31974: CWE-1188 Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in HCL Software BigFix Service Management (SM)
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.
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Technical Summary
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) version 23 has a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31974 (CWE-1188) due to the root file system not being mounted as read-only by default. This improper initialization of a critical resource can permit unauthorized modifications to system components. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction, with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows potential unintended modifications to critical system components because the root file system is not protected by a read-only mount. This could lead to unauthorized changes or system compromise. However, the impact is rated low due to the high attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider hardening their system configurations to ensure the root file system is mounted as read-only where feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
CVE-2025-31974: CWE-1188 Initialization of a resource with an insecure default in HCL Software BigFix Service Management (SM)
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.
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Technical Analysis
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) version 23 has a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31974 (CWE-1188) due to the root file system not being mounted as read-only by default. This improper initialization of a critical resource can permit unauthorized modifications to system components. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction, with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows potential unintended modifications to critical system components because the root file system is not protected by a read-only mount. This could lead to unauthorized changes or system compromise. However, the impact is rated low due to the high attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider hardening their system configurations to ensure the root file system is mounted as read-only where feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-01T18:46:26.620Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fb86cecbff5d861024b252
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:53:17 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:47:55 AM
Views: 4
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