{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/hcl-aftermarket-dpc/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["HCL Aftermarket DPC"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2025-55263","hardcoded-credentials","hcl"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["HCL"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHCL Aftermarket DPC is susceptible to a vulnerability (CVE-2025-55263) stemming from hardcoded sensitive data within the application. This flaw could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the source code if accessible, or to retrieve the hardcoded secrets if stored in insecure repositories. The vulnerability was reported on March 26, 2026. Successful exploitation could lead to compromise of sensitive information, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity of systems relying on the DPC. The CVSS v3.1 score assigned by HCL Software is 7.3, indicating a high severity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies an instance of HCL Aftermarket DPC in use.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains access to the application's files, either through direct access or via insecure storage.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker leverages publicly available information regarding CVE-2025-55263 to understand the presence of hardcoded credentials.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker searches the DPC's code or configuration files for the hardcoded sensitive data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker successfully extracts the hardcoded credentials (e.g., passwords, API keys).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker uses the obtained credentials to gain unauthorized access to related systems or data that the credentials protect.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker may exfiltrate sensitive data or modify system configurations using the compromised credentials.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data protected by the hardcoded credentials. This could result in the compromise of user accounts, sensitive data exposure, or unauthorized modification of system configurations. The number of victims is unknown, but the potential impact is significant given the high CVSS score and the widespread use of HCL products.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the patch or mitigation steps provided by HCL Software as detailed in their knowledge base article [https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article\u0026amp;sysparm_article=KB0129793].\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement code reviews to identify and remove any hardcoded credentials in HCL Aftermarket DPC and other applications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect HCL Aftermarket DPC Access\u003c/code\u003e to identify potential exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2025-55263.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2024-01-23T12:00:00Z","date_published":"2024-01-23T12:00:00Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-hcl-dpc-hardcoded-creds/","summary":"HCL Aftermarket DPC is vulnerable to hardcoded sensitive data (CVE-2025-55263), potentially enabling attackers to access source code or retrieve hardcoded secrets from insecure repositories.","title":"HCL Aftermarket DPC Hardcoded Credentials Vulnerability (CVE-2025-55263)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-hcl-dpc-hardcoded-creds/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - HCL Aftermarket DPC","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}