CVE-2025-55278 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

Improper authentication in the API authentication middleware of HCL DevOps Loop allows authentication tokens to be accepted without proper validation of their expiration and cryptographic signature. As a result, an attacker could potentially use expired or tampered tokens to gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources and perform actions with elevated privileges.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-613 CWE-347

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0124203

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-55278?

CVE-2025-55278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Improper authentication in the API authentication middleware of HCL DevOps Loop allows authentication tokens to be accepted without proper validation of their expiration and cryptographic signature. ...

How severe is CVE-2025-55278?

CVE-2025-55278 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55278?

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