CVE-2025-52638
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Improper Authentication of Container Base Images in HCL AION

Publication date: 2026-03-16

Last updated on: 2026-03-27

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where generated containers may execute binaries with root-level privileges. Running containers with root privileges may increase the potential security risk, as it grants elevated permissions within the container environment. Aligning container configurations with security best practices requires minimizing privileges and avoiding root-level execution wherever possible.
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Published
2026-03-16
Last Modified
2026-03-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-52638
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208721
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Vendor Product Version / Range
hcl aion From 2.0 (inc) to 2.1.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-345 The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in HCL AION involves container base images that are not properly authenticated. This means that the system may accept container images without verifying their trustworthiness, potentially allowing untrusted or malicious images to be used.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can expose the system to security risks such as the use of untrusted container images. This could lead to unintended behavior or security impacts, including potential integrity and availability issues within the affected system.

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