CVE-2025-55249
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-25
Assigner: HCL Software
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hcltech | aion | 2.0.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
You can detect the Missing Security Response Headers vulnerability by inspecting the HTTP response headers from the HCL AION application. Use tools like curl or browser developer tools to check if standard security headers (such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Strict-Transport-Security) are missing. For example, run the command: curl -I https://your-hcl-aion-url | grep -i 'header-name' to check for specific headers.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in HCL AION is due to missing security response headers. These headers are important for protecting web applications by instructing browsers on how to handle content securely. Without them, the application’s security posture is weakened, making it more vulnerable to common web-based attacks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The absence of standard security response headers can increase the risk of web-based attacks against the application. This may lead to potential availability issues or disruptions, as indicated by the CVSS score showing an impact on availability. However, confidentiality and integrity are not directly affected.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, configure the HCL AION application or its web server to include standard security response headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security. This will strengthen the security posture and reduce susceptibility to common web-based attacks.