How severe is CVE-2025-31996?

CVE-2025-31996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-31996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31996?

CVE-2025-31996 affects Hcltech Unica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31996?

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

Does CVE-2025-31996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-31996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-33960.

When was CVE-2025-31996 published?

CVE-2025-31996 was published on 2025-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-31996

CVE-2025-31996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Unica with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-33960
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Hcltech Unica
Published: 2025-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Unica Platform is affected by unprotected files due to improper access controls. These files may contain sensitive information such as private or system information that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the application, infrastructure, or users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-31996?: HCL Unica Platform is affected by unprotected files due to improper access controls. These files may contain sensitive information such as private or system information that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the application, infrastructure, or users.
How severe is CVE-2025-31996?: CVE-2025-31996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-31996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-31996?: CVE-2025-31996 affects Hcltech Unica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-31996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-31996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-33960.
When was CVE-2025-31996 published?: CVE-2025-31996 was published on 2025-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0124418

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:unica:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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