CVE-2025-0252: hcl software iem
CVSS: 4.8v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 25-07-2025Last modified 25-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-0252 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) vulnerability in hcl software iem. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.16%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 25-07-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-07-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
HCL IEM is affected by a password in cleartext vulnerability. Sensitive information is transmitted without adequate protection, potentially exposing it to unauthorized access during transit.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources2 sources · 2.6–4.8
- CVE.orgCNA2.6LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
5%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.14% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hcl software1 product
- iem1.2
Hcltech1 product
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0122368X Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory