CVE-2025-62340 HCL Software CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and security teams responsible for HCL iControl deployments should be aware of this vulnerability. Although rated low severity, it's essential to assess the impact on your organization's specific environment and implement necessary measures to ensure secure session management.

Technical summary

CVE-2025-62340 is associated with CWE-613, 'Inadequate Session Timeout'. The vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially exploit an inactive user session. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating a low impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires a low privilege level to exploit and can be done remotely.

Defensive priority

Low

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and adjust session timeout settings in HCL iControl to ensure automatic termination of inactive sessions.
• Implement additional monitoring and logging to detect and respond to potential session exploitation attempts.
• Consider applying patches or updates provided by the vendor, if available.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify and address session management vulnerabilities.
• Educate users about the importance of logging out and closing sessions when finished using the application.
• Review access controls and ensure that least privilege principles are applied to all users.
• Consult the vendor's documentation and support resources for guidance on mitigating this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from official sources, including the CVE record and NVD details. The CVE was published and modified on 2026-06-17, with a CVSS score of 3.1. A reference to a HCL Software support article is provided for further information.

Official resources