CVE-2025-31974 HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only
Attackers can modify critical system components due to an improperly configured root file system, risking system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-31974?
CVE-2025-31974 is a low-severity vulnerability in HCL Software BigFix Service Management (SM), published on 6 May 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-1188
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hcltech Bigfix Service Management.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-31974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31974 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HCL Software BigFix Service Management (SM)
- CVE-2026-67100 HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by multiple security vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-67101 HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by multiple security vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2024-30151 HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to Broken Access Control Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-67102 HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by multiple security vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-67103 HCL BigFix Service Management is affected by multiple security vulnerabilities.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmrh-7wq5-qc6j.