How severe is CVE-2025-14753?

CVE-2025-14753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-14753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14753?

CVE-2025-14753 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14753?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2025-14753 published?

CVE-2025-14753 was published on 2026-09-18 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

CVE-2025-14753

CVE-2025-14753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2026-09-18
Last modified: 2026-09-22

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14753?: IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
How severe is CVE-2025-14753?: CVE-2025-14753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-14753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-14753?: CVE-2025-14753 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2025-14753 published?: CVE-2025-14753 was published on 2026-09-18 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7287141

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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