How severe is CVE-2025-31974?

CVE-2025-31974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-31974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31974?

CVE-2025-31974 affects Hcltech Bigfix Service Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31974?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-31974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-31974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209705.

When was CVE-2025-31974 published?

CVE-2025-31974 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-31974

CVE-2025-31974 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Service Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209705
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Service Management
Published: 2026-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-31974?: HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.
How severe is CVE-2025-31974?: CVE-2025-31974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-31974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-31974?: CVE-2025-31974 affects Hcltech Bigfix Service Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-31974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-31974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209705.
When was CVE-2025-31974 published?: CVE-2025-31974 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0128144

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_service_management:23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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