Open Redirect Vulnerability in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW
CVE-2025-27900

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-27900?

An open redirect vulnerability has been identified in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW version 5.5 Interim Fix 002, allowing remote attackers to hijack user sessions and launch phishing attacks. By enticing victims to click on a specially crafted link, an attacker could redirect users to a deceptive website that mimics a trusted source. This attack vector can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personal and organizational information, potentially facilitating further malicious actions against the targeted individuals.

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:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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