CVE-2025-62330 identifies a vulnerability in HCL Software's DevOps Deploy product, specifically versions 8.1 through 8.1.2.3, where sensitive information is transmitted over an unencrypted HTTP connection. The root cause is that the HTTP port remains open and does not properly redirect traffic to HTTPS as intended, violating secure communication best practices. This results in the cleartext transmission of sensitive data such as user credentials and session tokens. An attacker with network access, such as someone on the same local network or capable of intercepting traffic via man-in-the-middle (MITM) techniques, can passively monitor or actively modify this data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information), indicating a failure to protect data confidentiality during transmission. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.9, with vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, meaning the attack is network-based, requires high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported yet, but the risk remains significant due to the potential exposure of credentials that could lead to unauthorized access or lateral movement within an organization’s infrastructure. The vulnerability affects environments where HCL DevOps Deploy is used without proper HTTPS enforcement, which is critical in DevOps pipelines that handle sensitive deployment credentials and configurations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of credential compromise and session hijacking, which can lead to unauthorized access to DevOps deployment pipelines and potentially sensitive infrastructure components. Given the central role of DevOps tools in continuous integration and deployment, exploitation could disrupt software delivery processes or enable attackers to inject malicious code or configurations. The confidentiality breach could expose sensitive project information, intellectual property, or customer data. Organizations with less segmented or monitored internal networks are more vulnerable to interception attacks. The medium severity reflects that while the vulnerability does not directly impact system integrity or availability, the compromise of credentials can have cascading effects on security posture. European entities in sectors such as finance, manufacturing, and technology, which heavily rely on DevOps automation, could face operational and reputational damage if exploited.

To mitigate CVE-2025-62330, organizations should immediately disable HTTP access to HCL DevOps Deploy and enforce HTTPS-only communication with valid TLS certificates. Implement strict HTTP to HTTPS redirection at the application or web server level to prevent accidental cleartext transmission. Network segmentation should be employed to limit access to the DevOps Deploy server only to trusted hosts and networks. Deploy network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify unusual traffic patterns indicative of MITM attacks. Regularly audit and update DevOps Deploy configurations to ensure compliance with security best practices. Additionally, educate DevOps teams about the risks of transmitting sensitive data over unencrypted channels and encourage the use of VPNs or secure tunnels when remote access is necessary. Finally, monitor HCL’s advisories for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.