Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
CVE-2025-36047

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-36047?

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 18.0.0.2 through 25.0.0.8 are susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability. By sending a specifically crafted request, a remote attacker can exploit this flaw, potentially leading to excessive memory consumption on the server. This situation could impair system performance and availability, making it crucial for users to apply appropriate mitigation strategies and updates as provided by IBM.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2 <= 25.0.0.8

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7242086
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-36047 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty