XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM webMethods Integration Server
CVE-2025-36049

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Webmethods Integration Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-36049?

IBM webMethods Integration Server versions 10.5, 10.7, 10.11, and 10.15 are susceptible to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack. This vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to exploit the server's XML processing capabilities, potentially executing arbitrary commands and compromising sensitive data. Proper validation and sanitization of XML input are essential to mitigate this risk. For more information, please refer to IBM's official advisory.

Affected Version(s)

webMethods Integration Server 10.5

webMethods Integration Server 10.7

webMethods Integration Server 10.11

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7237146
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Filip Dragovic
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CVE-2025-36049 : XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM webMethods Integration Server