CVE-2025-31959: HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) application fails to strip EXIF metadata from uploaded images.

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

HCL BigFix Service Management (SM) application fails to strip EXIF metadata from uploaded images. This could lead to confidentiality and privacy risks if sensitive location information is unintentionally shared. .

Affected Software

2 affected components
HCL BigFix Service Management
hcltech Bigfix Service Management=23.0

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31959?

CVE-2025-31959 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of sensitive location information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31959?

The fix for CVE-2025-31959 involves updating to the latest version of HCL BigFix Service Management that addresses the EXIF metadata stripping issue.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-31959?

CVE-2025-31959 presents risks related to confidentiality and privacy, as it may expose sensitive location data embedded in uploaded images.

4

Which versions of HCL BigFix Service Management are affected by CVE-2025-31959?

CVE-2025-31959 affects all versions of HCL BigFix Service Management that do not implement proper EXIF metadata handling.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-31959?

Yes, a patch is available to resolve the EXIF metadata stripping vulnerability in HCL BigFix Service Management.

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