CVE-2025-31974

Name: CVE-2025-31974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-06T19:16:35.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31974 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Bigfix Service Management	23.0

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0128144Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31974?

How severe is CVE-2025-31974?

CVE-2025-31974 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31974?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST