CVE-2025-52638
Published: March 16, 2026· Updated: Mar 17, 2026
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-52638 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-52638 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts