CVE-2025-31991: HCL DevOps Velocity is susceptible to brute-force attacks

Published Apr 13, 2026
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Updated

Rate Limiting for attempting a user login is not being properly enforced, making HCL DevOps Velocity susceptible to brute-force attacks past the unsuccessful login attempt limit.  This vulnerability is fixed in 5.1.7.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HCL DevOps Velocity<5.1.7
hcltech Devops Velocity<5.1.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade HCL DevOps Velocity to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.1.7

Event History

Apr 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31991?

The severity of CVE-2025-31991 is significant as it allows for brute-force attacks on user login due to improper rate limiting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31991?

To fix CVE-2025-31991, update HCL DevOps Velocity to version 5.1.7 or later which addresses the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-31991 have on system security?

CVE-2025-31991 can lead to unauthorized access if an attacker succeeds in brute-forcing user credentials.

4

Is CVE-2025-31991 applicable to all versions of HCL DevOps Velocity?

CVE-2025-31991 primarily affects versions of HCL DevOps Velocity prior to 5.1.7.

5

What should organizations using HCL DevOps Velocity do regarding CVE-2025-31991?

Organizations using HCL DevOps Velocity should prioritize updating to version 5.1.7 or later to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2025-31991.

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