CVE-2025-31991: HCLSoftware Velocity · Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Affects HCLSoftware VelocitySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium · patch available : update HCLSoftware Velocity when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HCLSoftwareVelocity | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Upgrade HCLSoftware Velocity to version 5.1.7 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the fix is in 5.1.7.
Description
CVE-2025-31991 is a vulnerability in HCLSoftware Velocity where rate limiting on user login attempts is not properly enforced. This allows an attacker with high privileges to perform brute-force attacks beyond the intended unsuccessful login attempt limits. The issue is fixed in version 5.1.7. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.