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CVE-2025-52638

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.2 EPSS 0.02%
Updated Mar 27, 2026
Hcl
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.2 (HIGH)
Affected Versions 2.0 — 2.1.2
Fixed In 2.1.2
Type CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data)
Vendor Hcl
Public PoC No

HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where generated containers may execute binaries with root-level privileges. Running containers with root privileges may increase the potential security risk, as it grants elevated permissions within the container environment. Aligning container configurations with security best practices requires minimizing privileges and avoiding root-level execution wherever possible.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Hcl Aion
cpe:2.3:a:hcl:aion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
2.0 2.1.2