CVE-2025-31996: HCL Unica Platform is affected by unprotected files due to improper access controls

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-31996?

unica: upgrade to 25.1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-31996 being exploited?

CVE-2025-31996 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-31996 affect?

CVE-2025-31996 affects unica. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). HCL Unica Platform is affected by unprotected files due to improper access controls. These files may contain sensitive information such as private or system information that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the application, inf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-31996?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-31996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting unica. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HCL Unica Platform is affected by unprotected files due to improper access controls. These files may contain sensitive information such as private or system information that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the application, infrastructure, or users.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2025-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): HCL Software · Vendor: hcltech

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-13 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hcltech unica UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.1.0.1

Fixed in: 25.1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy unica || rpm -q unica || unica --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade unica

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade unica

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-31996?

unica: upgrade to 25.1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-31996 being exploited?

CVE-2025-31996 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-2025-31996 affect?

CVE-2025-31996 affects unica. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). HCL Unica Platform is affected by unprotected files due to improper access controls. These files may contain sensitive information such as private or system information that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the application, inf

How urgent is CVE-2025-31996?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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