How severe is CVE-2025-0255?

CVE-2025-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-0255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0255?

CVE-2025-0255 primarily affects Hcltechsw Hcl Devops Deploy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-0255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7995.

When was CVE-2025-0255 published?

CVE-2025-0255 was published on 2025-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0255

CVE-2025-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Devops Deploy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7995
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Devops Deploy
Published: 2025-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch could allow a remote privileged authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending specially crafted input containing special elements.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0255?: HCL DevOps Deploy / HCL Launch could allow a remote privileged authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending specially crafted input containing special elements.
How severe is CVE-2025-0255?: CVE-2025-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-0255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0255?: CVE-2025-0255 primarily affects Hcltechsw Hcl Devops Deploy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-0255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7995.
When was CVE-2025-0255 published?: CVE-2025-0255 was published on 2025-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0119060

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_devops_deploy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_devops_deploy:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_launch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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