Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only in HCL BigFix Service Management

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: HCL Software

Description

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-05-06

Last Modified

2026-05-11

Generated

2026-06-30

AI Q&A

2026-05-06

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-29

NVD

CVE-2025-31974

EUVD

EUVD-2025-209705

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
hcltech	bigfix_service_management	23.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-1188	The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.

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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) involves the root file system not being mounted as read-only. This improper configuration can allow unintended modifications to critical system components.

Impact Analysis

Because the root file system is not mounted as read-only, attackers or unauthorized users may be able to modify critical system components. This increases the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes, potentially affecting system integrity and security.

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