Is CVE-2025-55252 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-55252 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-55252 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-55252 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-55252?

CVE-2025-55252 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-55252

CWE-521Published: January 19, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

HCL AION version 2 is affected by a Weak Password Policy vulnerability. This can allow the use of easily guessable passwords, potentially resulting in unauthorized access

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

HCL AION version 2.0.0 suffers from a weak password policy, allowing the use of easily guessable credentials. This critical vulnerability significantly increases the risk of unauthorized system access.

This is a remotely exploitable configuration weakness. There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Enforce a strong password policy within the HCL AION configuration to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-55252 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.