Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM Db2 Recovery Expert
CVE-2025-27896

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 Recovery Expert For Linux, Unix And Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2026

What is CVE-2025-27896?

IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows version 5.5 IF 2 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI. This exploitation can modify the expected behavior of the application, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information, including user credentials during trusted sessions.

Affected Version(s)

DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290893
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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