Weakened TLS Security in IBM WebSphere Application Server
CVE-2025-33142

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Application Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-33142?

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 exhibit vulnerabilities that may lead to less secure TLS connections, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using these versions should implement the recommended security patches to fortify their systems against potential cybersecurity threats.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server 8.5

WebSphere Application Server 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7242172
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-33142 : Weakened TLS Security in IBM WebSphere Application Server