HTTP Header Injection Vulnerability in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows
CVE-2025-27901

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-27901?

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX, and Windows contains a vulnerability due to inadequate input validation of HOST headers, which can lead to HTTP header injection. This flaw may enable attackers to execute various malicious activities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cache poisoning, and session hijacking, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the affected systems. Users are advised to apply the latest security patches to mitigate these risks.

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:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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