CVE-2025-59872: CWE-209 Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in HCL Software ZIE
HCL ZIE for Web version 16.0 is affected by an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. If the server is configured to execute uploaded code within the webroot, an attacker may upload a web shell to execute arbitrary code or operating system commands. The vulnerability relates to CWE-209, indicating error messages may contain sensitive information. The CVSS score is 4.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-59872 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in HCL Software's ZIE product, version 16.0. An attacker with the ability to upload files to the webroot could upload a web shell, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution if the server executes uploaded files. The vulnerability is linked to CWE-209, which involves generation of error messages containing sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operating system commands on the affected server, but only if the server is configured to execute uploaded files within the webroot. Confidentiality impact is low due to potential sensitive information leakage in error messages. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should ensure that file upload functionality is properly restricted and that the server is not configured to execute uploaded files in the webroot. Additionally, review error message handling to avoid leaking sensitive information. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
CVE-2025-59872: CWE-209 Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in HCL Software ZIE
Description
HCL ZIE for Web version 16.0 is affected by an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. If the server is configured to execute uploaded code within the webroot, an attacker may upload a web shell to execute arbitrary code or operating system commands. The vulnerability relates to CWE-209, indicating error messages may contain sensitive information. The CVSS score is 4.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-59872 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in HCL Software's ZIE product, version 16.0. An attacker with the ability to upload files to the webroot could upload a web shell, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution if the server executes uploaded files. The vulnerability is linked to CWE-209, which involves generation of error messages containing sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operating system commands on the affected server, but only if the server is configured to execute uploaded files within the webroot. Confidentiality impact is low due to potential sensitive information leakage in error messages. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should ensure that file upload functionality is properly restricted and that the server is not configured to execute uploaded files in the webroot. Additionally, review error message handling to avoid leaking sensitive information. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- HCL
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-22T15:00:11.104Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a32971a0b89be68884c1f93
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 12:46:18 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:15:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:17:57 UTC
Views: 78
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