CVE-2025-52625 identifies a Cacheable SSL Page Found vulnerability (CWE-525) in HCL AION version 2.0. This vulnerability arises because SSL-protected pages are improperly cached by browsers or intermediary devices, which is against best security practices. Cached SSL pages can store sensitive information such as user credentials, system identifiers, or internal file paths. If an attacker gains access to the device or browser cache, they could retrieve this sensitive data, leading to confidentiality breaches. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability and does not require user interaction or authentication, but it does require the attacker to have local or device access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.7 (low severity), reflecting the limited attack vector and impact. No known exploits have been reported, and no patches have been published by HCL as of the vulnerability disclosure date. The issue stems from improper cache-control headers or misconfiguration in the application or web server delivering SSL content. This vulnerability is particularly relevant in environments where devices are shared, stolen, or otherwise accessible to unauthorized users. Organizations relying on HCL AION 2.0 should review their caching policies and ensure SSL pages are not cached to prevent sensitive data leakage.

For European organizations, the primary impact is the potential exposure of sensitive information such as credentials and internal system details if an attacker gains access to cached SSL pages on user devices or browsers. This could facilitate further attacks such as unauthorized access or reconnaissance. The vulnerability does not directly allow remote exploitation or system compromise but increases risk in scenarios involving device theft, shared workstations, or insider threats. Confidentiality is impacted, but integrity and availability remain unaffected. The low CVSS score reflects the limited scope and complexity of exploitation. However, organizations in regulated sectors (e.g., finance, healthcare) may face compliance risks if sensitive data is exposed. The threat is more pronounced in environments with lax physical security or insufficient endpoint protection. Overall, the vulnerability represents a moderate operational risk that can be mitigated with proper configuration and access controls.

1. Immediately review and update web server and application configurations to ensure SSL pages are served with cache-control headers that prevent caching (e.g., Cache-Control: no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate; Pragma: no-cache). 2. Disable caching of SSL content at the browser level where possible, especially on shared or public devices. 3. Implement endpoint security controls to restrict unauthorized access to devices and browser caches, including disk encryption and user session management. 4. Educate users about the risks of using shared devices and the importance of logging out and clearing browser caches after sessions involving sensitive applications. 5. Monitor for any updates or patches from HCL addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 6. Conduct regular security audits to verify that sensitive pages are not cached and that cache-control policies are enforced consistently across all environments. 7. Consider network-level controls that prevent caching of SSL traffic by proxies or intermediary devices. 8. In high-risk environments, consider deploying additional data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to detect and block unauthorized data exposure from cached content.