Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
CVE-2025-36116

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 Mirror For I
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-36116?

The IBM Db2 Mirror for i GUI is vulnerable to a cross-site WebSocket hijacking attack. An unauthenticated threat actor could exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted request, which allows them to capture an existing WebSocket connection. This vulnerability could enable the attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, exposing sensitive data and compromising the integrity of the system. Organizations using vulnerable versions of Db2 Mirror for i should assess their exposure and implement necessary mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, 7.6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240351
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-36116 : Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking in IBM Db2 Mirror for i