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CVE-2025-52619: CWE-209 Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in HCL Software BigFix SaaS Remediate

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-52619cvecve-2025-52619cwe-209
Published: Fri Aug 15 2025 (08/15/2025, 22:48:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: HCL Software
Product: BigFix SaaS Remediate

Description

HCL BigFix SaaS Authentication Service is affected by a sensitive information disclosure. Under certain conditions, error messages disclose sensitive version information about the underlying platform.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 08/23/2025, 01:10:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-52619 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting HCL Software's BigFix SaaS Remediate product, specifically versions prior to 8.1.14. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-209, which involves the generation of error messages containing sensitive information. In this case, the authentication service of BigFix SaaS discloses sensitive version information about the underlying platform through error messages under certain conditions. This information disclosure can aid attackers in fingerprinting the system, identifying specific software versions, and potentially tailoring further attacks or exploits. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to confidentiality, as no integrity or availability impacts are reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches are listed at the time of publication. The disclosure of version information, while not directly enabling compromise, can facilitate reconnaissance activities that precede more severe attacks.

Potential Impact

For European organizations using HCL BigFix SaaS Remediate, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily through information leakage. The exposure of detailed version information can help threat actors better understand the environment and identify potential weaknesses or unpatched components. This can increase the likelihood of targeted attacks, especially in sectors where BigFix is used for endpoint management and remediation, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise system integrity or availability, the enhanced reconnaissance capability can lead to more sophisticated attacks that might exploit other vulnerabilities. Organizations with strict data protection regulations, such as GDPR, should consider the implications of any sensitive information leakage, even if indirect, as it may contribute to compliance risks. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the need for timely mitigation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Organizations should prioritize upgrading HCL BigFix SaaS Remediate to version 8.1.14 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. In the absence of an immediate patch, administrators should review and harden error handling configurations to minimize the detail included in error messages, ensuring that sensitive version or platform information is not exposed. Implementing network-level controls such as restricting access to the authentication service to trusted IP ranges can reduce exposure. Monitoring logs for unusual access patterns or repeated error generation attempts can help detect reconnaissance activities. Additionally, integrating BigFix usage with a broader security information and event management (SIEM) system can provide early warning of potential exploitation attempts. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should include checks for information disclosure via error messages.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
HCL
Date Reserved
2025-06-18T14:00:40.357Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 689fbc9aad5a09ad00717f81

Added to database: 8/15/2025, 11:02:50 PM

Last enriched: 8/23/2025, 1:10:34 AM

Last updated: 9/28/2025, 2:39:00 PM

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