Findings

CVE-2025-31974

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only.

Published May 6, 2026 · updated Oct 7, 2026 · hcltech bigfix service management

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.

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Timeline

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  1. May 6, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    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.

  2. Oct 7, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    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.

Affected

  • cpe hcltech/bigfix service management23.0

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2025-31974

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-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 chan

    nvd.nist.gov

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