How severe is CVE-2025-27898?

CVE-2025-27898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-27898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-27898?

CVE-2025-27898 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27898?

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

Does CVE-2025-27898 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-27898 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207714.

When was CVE-2025-27898 published?

CVE-2025-27898 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-27898

CVE-2025-27898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207714
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert
Published: 2026-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-27898?: IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.
How severe is CVE-2025-27898?: CVE-2025-27898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-27898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-27898?: CVE-2025-27898 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-27898 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-27898 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207714.
When was CVE-2025-27898 published?: CVE-2025-27898 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_recovery_expert:5.5.0:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_recovery_expert:5.5.0:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_recovery_expert:5.5.0:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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