HCL AION 2.0 Configuration missing initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HCL AION 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Configuration Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing initialization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-52646. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HCL AION 2.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing initialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-456. The product does not initialize critical variables, which causes the execution environment to use unexpected values. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where certain offering configurations may permit execution of potentially harmful SQL queries. Improper validation or restrictions on query execution could expose the system to unintended database interactions or limited information exposure under specific conditions.

The advisory is available at support.hcl-software.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-52646 since 06/18/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/21/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 2.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing initialization
CWE: CWE-456 / CWE-453
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/18/2025 CVE reserved
03/16/2026 +271 days Advisory disclosed
03/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/21/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: KB0129410
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-52646 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-52646
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351274

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2026 16:15
Updated: 03/21/2026 11:50
Changes: 03/16/2026 16:15 (62), 03/21/2026 11:50 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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