BigFix SaaS Remediate: Origin Validation Error
CVE-2025-52621 is a high-severity origin validation error vulnerability in BigFix SaaS Remediate from HCL Software, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected BigFix SaaS Remediate versions: < 8.1.14. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Bigfix Saas to 8.1.14 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on support.hcl-software.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Software | BigFix SaaS Remediate | < 8.1.14 | Not stated |
| HCL Software | Bigfix Saas | before 8.1.14 | 8.1.14 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.3 | Medium | CNA (hcl.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
HCL BigFix SaaS Authentication Service is vulnerable to cache poisoning. The BigFix SaaS's HTTP responses were observed to include the Origin header. Its presence alongside an unvalidated reflection of the Origin header value introduces a potential for cache poisoning.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Origin Validation Error
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in BigFix SaaS Remediate
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Origin Validation Error vulnerabilities
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 8.4 High severity
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