CVE-2025-55252
Weak Password Policy in HCL AION v2 Enables Unauthorized Access
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-521 | The product does not require that users should have strong passwords. |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should enforce a stronger password policy in HCL AION version 2 to prevent the use of easily guessable passwords and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in HCL AION version 2 is due to a Weak Password Policy, which allows the use of easily guessable passwords. This weakness can enable unauthorized users to gain access to the system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the system because attackers may exploit weak password policies to guess passwords and gain entry, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of data.