CVE-2025-52638: Multiple security vulnerabilities affect HCL AION

Published Mar 16, 2026
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Updated

HCL AION is affected by a vulnerability where generated containers may execute binaries with root-level privileges. Running containers with root privileges may increase the potential security risk, as it grants elevated permissions within the container environment. Aligning container configurations with security best practices requires minimizing privileges and avoiding root-level execution wherever possible.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HCL Aion>=2.0<2.1.2

Event History

Mar 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52638?

CVE-2025-52638 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow the use of untrusted container images.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52638?

To remediate CVE-2025-52638, ensure that all container base images are properly authenticated before deployment.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-52638?

CVE-2025-52638 specifically affects HCL AION software and its usage of container base images.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2025-52638?

The risks of CVE-2025-52638 include exposure to untrusted container images, leading to potential unintended behavior or security breaches.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-52638?

Currently, the most effective workaround for CVE-2025-52638 is to implement strict authentication mechanisms for all container base images.

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