CVE-2025-52638
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CVE-2025-52638 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where generated containers may execute binaries with root-level privileges. Running containers with root privileges may increase the potential security risk, as it grants elevated permissions within the container environment. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where generated containers may execute binaries with root-level privileges. Running containers with root privileges may increase the potential security risk, as it grants elevated permissions within the container environment. Aligning container configurations with security best practices requires minimizing privileges and avoiding root-level execution wherever possible.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hcl | Aion | >= 2.0, < 2.1.2 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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