CVE-2025-15633

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability in HCL BigFix WebUI allows an authenticated user without Master Operator privileges to access internal data (site names, versions, and configuration variables) and bypass privilege requirements via unprotected endpoints lacking adequate security headers.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0003

Probability of exploitation

0.10%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hcltech	bigfix_webui_api	< 33
hcltech	bigfix_webui_application_administration	< 40
hcltech	bigfix_webui_cmep	< 22
hcltech	bigfix_webui_common	< 101
hcltech	bigfix_webui_content_app	< 28
hcltech	bigfix_webui_custom	< 50
hcltech	bigfix_webui_data_sync	< 37
hcltech	bigfix_webui_extensions	< 14
hcltech	bigfix_webui_framework	< 35
hcltech	bigfix_webui_insights	< 32
hcltech	bigfix_webui_ivr	< 23
hcltech	bigfix_webui_mdm	< 29
hcltech	bigfix_webui_patch	< 54
hcltech	bigfix_webui_patch_policies	< 51
hcltech	bigfix_webui_permissions_and_preferences	< 27
hcltech	bigfix_webui_profile_management	< 33
hcltech	bigfix_webui_query	< 45
hcltech	bigfix_webui_reports	< 24
hcltech	bigfix_webui_scm	< 20
hcltech	bigfix_webui_software_distribution	< 54
hcltech	bigfix_webui_take_action	< 37

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0130587

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15633? +

An improper authorization vulnerability in HCL BigFix WebUI allows an authenticated user without Master Operator privileges to access internal data (site names, versions, and configuration variables) and bypass privilege requirements via unprotected endpoints lacking adequate security headers. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-15633? +

CVE-2025-15633 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0003, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-15633? +

CVE-2025-15633 affects products from hcltech, specifically: bigfix_webui_api, bigfix_webui_application_administration, bigfix_webui_cmep, bigfix_webui_common, bigfix_webui_content_app, bigfix_webui_custom, bigfix_webui_data_sync, bigfix_webui_extensions, bigfix_webui_framework, bigfix_webui_insights, bigfix_webui_ivr, bigfix_webui_mdm, bigfix_webui_patch, bigfix_webui_patch_policies, bigfix_webui_permissions_and_preferences, bigfix_webui_profile_management, bigfix_webui_query, bigfix_webui_reports, bigfix_webui_scm, bigfix_webui_software_distribution, bigfix_webui_take_action. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-15633? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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