CVE-2025-31978
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HCL BigFix Service Management Spreadsheet File Processing Flaw

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-07

Assigner: HCL Software

Description
HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) does not adequately sanitize or safely render spreadsheet files (CSV, XLS, XLSX) before processing or distributing them. An attacker could populate data fields which, when saved to a CSV file, may attempt information exfiltration or other malicious activity when automatically executed by the spreadsheet software. Note that current versions of Excel warn users of untrusted content.
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-31978
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209695
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Vendor Product Version / Range
hcltech bigfix_service_management 23.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-201 The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.
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Executive Summary

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) does not properly sanitize or safely render spreadsheet files such as CSV, XLS, and XLSX before processing or distributing them.

An attacker can insert malicious data into these spreadsheet files that, when saved as CSV and opened in spreadsheet software, may execute actions like information exfiltration or other harmful activities.

Although current versions of Excel provide warnings about untrusted content, the vulnerability arises from the unsafe handling of these files by the BigFix SM system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality and integrity of data.

  • An attacker could exfiltrate sensitive information through malicious spreadsheet content.
  • Malicious actions could be automatically executed when the spreadsheet is opened, potentially leading to further exploitation.

The CVSS score of 4.6 indicates a medium severity impact, requiring user interaction and low privileges but with network attack vector.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in HCL BigFix Service Management involves inadequate sanitization and unsafe rendering of spreadsheet files, which could lead to information exfiltration or other malicious activities. Such risks may impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive information against unauthorized access or leakage.

However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the direct effects of this vulnerability on compliance with these standards or regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should be cautious when opening spreadsheet files (CSV, XLS, XLSX) from untrusted sources, as the software does not adequately sanitize or safely render these files before processing or distributing them.

Additionally, users should heed warnings from spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, which currently warns users of untrusted content.

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