CVE-2023-37525: A sensitive information disclosure in HCL BigFix Compliance allows a remote attacker to access files under the

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-37525 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting bigfix compliance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A sensitive information disclosure in HCL BigFix Compliance allows a remote attacker to access files under the WEB-INF directory, which may contain Java class files and configuration information, leading to unauthorized access to application internals.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-497
Published	2026-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HCL Software · Vendor: hcltech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-28 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech bigfix compliance DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bigfix-compliance || rpm -q bigfix-compliance || bigfix-compliance --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bigfix-compliance sudo apt install bigfix-compliance=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.9> sudo apt-mark hold bigfix-compliance

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bigfix-compliance sudo dnf downgrade bigfix-compliance-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add bigfix-compliance

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-37525?

bigfix compliance: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-37525 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37525 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-37525 affect?

CVE-2023-37525 affects bigfix compliance. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A sensitive information disclosure in HCL BigFix Compliance allows a remote attacker to access files under the WEB-INF directory, which may contain Java class files and configuration information, leading to unauthorized access to applicatio

How urgent is CVE-2023-37525?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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