CVE-2025-31979 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

A File Upload Validation Bypass vulnerability has been identified in the HCL BigFix SM, where the application fails to properly enforce file type restrictions during the upload process. An attacker may exploit this flaw to upload malicious or unauthorized files, such as scripts, executables, or web shells, by bypassing client-side or server-side validation mechanisms.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0123631

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-31979?

CVE-2025-31979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A File Upload Validation Bypass vulnerability has been identified in the HCL BigFix SM, where the application fails to properly enforce file type restrictions during the upload process. An attacker ma...

How severe is CVE-2025-31979?

CVE-2025-31979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-31979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.