CVE-2025-52638
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.6
Exploit probability—
ProductHcl Aion
PublishedMar 16, 2026
First seenMar 16, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-345CWE-345
How to fix
Update
- hcl aion2.1.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| hcl aion | 2.0 ≤ v < 2.1.2 | 2.1.2 |
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