Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
CVE-2025-36365

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 For Linux, Unix And Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-36365?

An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows under specific configurations of cataloged remote storage aliases. This issue can allow an authenticated user to execute unauthorized commands by exploiting a user-controlled key. Users running affected versions should evaluate their configurations and apply necessary patches to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.5.0 <= 11.5.9

Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0 <= 12.1.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257665
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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