CVE-2025-31970
Insecure Security Header Configuration in HCL DFXAnalytics Allows XSS
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: HCL Software
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hcl | dfxanalytics | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-358 | The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in HCL DFXAnalytics is due to an insecure configuration of security headers, specifically the Content-Security-Policy (CSP). The CSP does not include strict directives for 'object-src' and 'base-uri', which are important for restricting the sources from which objects and base URIs can be loaded.
Because of this misconfiguration, an attacker could exploit injection vectors such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), potentially injecting malicious scripts into the application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Such attacks can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of your application, potentially compromising user data confidentiality.
According to the CVSS score of 5.3, the impact is primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability, meaning sensitive information could be exposed but the system's operation or data integrity may not be directly affected.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
To detect the Insecure Security Header configuration vulnerability in HCL DFXAnalytics, you should inspect the HTTP response headers for the Content-Security-Policy (CSP). Specifically, check if the CSP header lacks strict directives for object-src and base-uri, which are necessary to prevent injection attacks such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
You can use command-line tools like curl or wget to fetch the HTTP headers from the server and examine the Content-Security-Policy header.
- curl -I https://your-dfxanalytics-server | grep -i Content-Security-Policy
- wget --server-response --spider https://your-dfxanalytics-server 2>&1 | grep -i Content-Security-Policy
Review the output to verify if object-src and base-uri directives are present and properly configured. Absence or lax configuration indicates the vulnerability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves updating the Content-Security-Policy header to include strict directives for object-src and base-uri. This helps prevent exploitation of injection vectors such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
You should configure the web server or application to set a Content-Security-Policy header that restricts or disables object-src and base-uri to trusted sources only.
Additionally, check for any available patches or updates from HCL for DFXAnalytics and apply them promptly to address this and other related vulnerabilities.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in HCL DFXAnalytics involves an insecure Content-Security-Policy header that does not strictly define directives for object-src and base-uri, potentially allowing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Such vulnerabilities can impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA because they may lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data through injection attacks.
However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the direct impact on compliance with these regulations.