CVE-2023-37525
HCL BigFix Compliance is vulnerable to a sensitive information disclosure
Description
A sensitive information disclosure in HCL BigFix Compliance allows a remote attacker to access files under the WEB-INF directory, which may contain Java class files and configuration information, leading to unauthorized access to application internals.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 28, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 28, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-37525
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 1e47fe04-f25f-42fa-b674-36de2c5e3cfc | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Configure web server to deny access to WEB-INF.
- Apply vendor patches for HCL BigFix Compliance.
- Review and restrict file permissions.
- Monitor application access logs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-37525.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0128385 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-37525 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-37525
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A sensitive information disclosure in HCL BigFix Compliance allows a remote attacker to access files under the WEB-INF directory, which may contain Java class files and configuration information, leading to unauthorized access to application internals. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-497 Added Reference https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0128385