Sensitive Information Exposure in IBM Controller and Cognos Controller
CVE-2025-36017

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-36017?

The vulnerability in IBM Controller and Cognos Controller allows authenticated users to access sensitive data stored in unencrypted environmental variable files. This exposure can lead to potential data breaches and unauthorized access to confidential information, underscoring the importance of securing environmental variables to prevent information leakage.

Affected Version(s)

Controller 11.1.0 <= 11.1.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7253283
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-36017 : Sensitive Information Exposure in IBM Controller and Cognos Controller