CVE-2025-31976: HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is vulnerable to insufficiently protected credentials

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is vulnerable to insufficiently protected credentials for a short duration while communicating with a backend, internal application which could allow an attacker to potentially misuse them, if exfiltrated. .

Affected Software

2 affected components
HCL BigFix Service Management
hcltech Bigfix Service Management=23.0

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31976?

CVE-2025-31976 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31976?

To fix CVE-2025-31976, update HCL BigFix Service Management to the latest version where the credentials are adequately protected.

3

What affects CVE-2025-31976?

CVE-2025-31976 affects the HCL BigFix Service Management software.

4

Can CVE-2025-31976 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2025-31976 may allow attackers to exploit insufficiently protected credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is CVE-2025-31976 an easy vulnerability to exploit?

The exploitation of CVE-2025-31976 requires an attacker to have access to the internal communication between the application and the backend.

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