Is CVE-2025-31974 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-31974 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-31974 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-31974 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31974?

CVE-2025-31974 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2025-31974

CWE-1188Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 11, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.3th

Official Description

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) is susceptible to a Root File System Not Mounted as Read-Only. An improperly configured root file system may allow

unintended modifications to critical system components, potentially increasing the risk of system compromise or unauthorized changes.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-31974 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.