How severe is CVE-2025-14688?

CVE-2025-14688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-14688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14688?

CVE-2025-14688 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-14688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-14688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209600.

When was CVE-2025-14688 published?

CVE-2025-14688 was published on 2026-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-14688

CVE-2025-14688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209600
Weakness: CWE-1284
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2026-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when certain configurations exist.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14688?: IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when certain configurations exist.
How severe is CVE-2025-14688?: CVE-2025-14688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-14688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-14688?: CVE-2025-14688 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-14688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-14688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209600.
When was CVE-2025-14688 published?: CVE-2025-14688 was published on 2026-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7269424

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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