CVE-2025-52660
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedHCL AION is affected by an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability. This can allow malicious file uploads, potentially resulting in unauthorized code execution or system compromise.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceHCL AION contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability allowing attackers to upload malicious files without proper validation. This can lead to remote code execution if uploaded files (such as web shells or executables) are subsequently accessed and executed by the server.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 2.0.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify installed HCL AION versionQuery the product version through its administrative interface, version endpoint, or installed packages listing. Common methods include checking the application banner, About page, or using product-specific CLI tools if available.Affected if The installed version is exactly 2.0.0 (matches = 2.0.0 range)
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Locate file upload functionalityIdentify all endpoints or interfaces that accept file uploads. This may include profile picture uploads, document attachments, or file import features. Review application routing and API definitions.Affected if File upload functionality exists and is accessible to users or unauthenticated attackers
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Inspect upload storage locationExamine application configuration or runtime behavior to determine where uploaded files are stored. Check if the storage path is within the web server's document root or otherwise web-accessible.Affected if Uploaded files are stored in a directory that is accessible via HTTP/HTTPS (web root or subdirectories)
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Verify script execution controlsReview web server configuration (e.g., web.xml, server config) and upload directory settings to determine if script execution is disabled. Check for restrictions on executable file types (php, jsp, asp, exe, etc.).Affected if Script execution is NOT disabled in the upload directory, allowing uploaded files to be executed
You are affected if running HCL AION version 2.0.0 AND the file upload feature is exposed with uploads stored in a web-accessible location without script execution disabled.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict file type validation (allowlist approach), verify file MIME types and extensions, store uploads outside web root with randomized filenames, disable script execution in upload directories, and apply proper access controls.
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- Review / QA3.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2025-52660 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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