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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-37525 affects HCL BigFix Compliance 2.0.9. A remote unauthenticated attacker may access files under the application’s WEB-INF directory. These files can expose Java classes and configuration details, helping an attacker understand application internals. The reported impact is confidentiality-only and rated medium by CVSS.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority exposure reduction item. Prioritize internet-facing or widely accessible BigFix Compliance 2.0.9 systems, because unauthenticated access may reveal configuration or internal application details useful for later attacks.
Technical view
The issue is a sensitive information disclosure categorized as CWE-497. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N with score 5.3. Public data identifies HCL BigFix Compliance 2.0.9 as affected, with other versions listed as unaffected by default in the CVE record.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where HCL BigFix Compliance 2.0.9 is reachable over a network, especially from untrusted networks. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, but the documented direct impact is limited information disclosure.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. The flaw may assist reconnaissance by revealing application internals or configuration information, but no public source here supports broader compromise or exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Available public details are limited to the CVE record and HCL advisory reference. Do not assume affected versions beyond 2.0.9 from the provided data. No exploit status, patch version, or workaround details are included in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any HCL BigFix Compliance 2.0.9 deployments.
- Review HCL advisory KB0128385 for vendor-provided remediation guidance.
- Restrict network access to BigFix Compliance interfaces where business requirements allow.
- Monitor web access logs for unusual requests targeting WEB-INF paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed HCL BigFix Compliance version across managed environments.
- Check whether the application is externally or broadly internally reachable.
- Review server logs for requests referencing WEB-INF resources.
- Verify remediation status against the HCL vendor advisory.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0128385CVE reference
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Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
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