CVE-2025-15633
Received Received - Intake
Improper Authorization in HCL BigFix WebUI Exposes Sensitive Data

Publication date: 2026-05-09

Last updated on: 2026-05-09

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
An improper authorization vulnerability in HCL BigFix WebUI allows an authenticated user without Master Operator privileges to access internal data (site names, versions, and configuration variables) and bypass privilege requirements via unprotected endpoints lacking adequate security headers.
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Published
2026-05-09
Last Modified
2026-05-09
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2025-15633
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209753
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hcl bigfix_webui *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authorization issue in HCL BigFix WebUI. It allows an authenticated user who does not have Master Operator privileges to access internal data such as site names, versions, and configuration variables. This happens because certain endpoints are unprotected and lack adequate security headers, enabling users to bypass privilege requirements.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that users with lower privileges can gain unauthorized access to sensitive internal data within the HCL BigFix WebUI. This could lead to exposure of configuration details and site information that should be restricted, potentially aiding further attacks or misuse of the system.

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