Web Link Vulnerability in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
CVE-2025-27902

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-27902?

The IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX, and Windows version 5.5 IF 2 contains a vulnerability due to improper handling of web links that reference untrusted external sites. This can be exploited by remote attackers, potentially allowing them to access sensitive information or execute unauthorized actions in a user's web browser, compromising the security of the affected systems.

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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