Session Management Flaw in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW
CVE-2025-27898

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 Recovery Expert For Luw
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-27898?

The IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 features a session management flaw that fails to invalidate user sessions after a timeout. This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user to impersonate another user, posing significant security risks to the affected systems. It is crucial for users of this product to implement available patches and review session management practices to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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