CVE-2025-31955 in iAutomate
Summary
by MITRE • 07/25/2025
HCL iAutomate is affected by a sensitive data exposure vulnerability. This issue may allow unauthorized access to sensitive information within the system.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31955 affects HCL iAutomate, a workflow automation platform that enables organizations to design, deploy, and manage automated business processes. This sensitive data exposure vulnerability represents a critical security weakness that could permit unauthorized individuals to access confidential information stored within the system. The affected platform is commonly used in enterprise environments for automating complex business workflows, making it a potentially attractive target for adversaries seeking to extract sensitive organizational data.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate access controls and insufficient data protection mechanisms within the HCL iAutomate platform. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication requirements and directly access sensitive data without proper authorization. The exposure typically occurs through improperly configured API endpoints, weak session management, or insufficient input validation that permits unauthorized data retrieval. The vulnerability may be exploited through various attack vectors including direct network access, man-in-the-middle attacks, or by leveraging existing compromised credentials within the organization's infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of entire business processes. Organizations using HCL iAutomate may face significant risks including intellectual property theft, financial data exposure, customer information breaches, and regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability could enable attackers to access sensitive workflow configurations, automated process details, business-critical data, and potentially system credentials that could lead to further lateral movement within the network. This exposure represents a serious threat to organizational security posture and could result in substantial financial and reputational damage.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust access controls, regular security assessments, and comprehensive network monitoring. Organizations should immediately apply available patches and updates from HCL, implement proper authentication mechanisms, and conduct thorough security reviews of all API endpoints. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and may map to ATT&CK techniques such as T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) and T1566 (Phishing) when exploited through social engineering vectors. Regular security training for administrators and developers is essential to prevent improper configuration that could exacerbate the vulnerability risk.