How severe is CVE-2025-27903?

CVE-2025-27903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-27903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-27903?

CVE-2025-27903 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-2025-27903?

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

Does CVE-2025-27903 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-27903 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207718.

When was CVE-2025-27903 published?

CVE-2025-27903 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-27903

CVE-2025-27903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207718
Weakness: CWE-319
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 IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows transmits data in a cleartext communication channel that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-27903?: IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows transmits data in a cleartext communication channel that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
How severe is CVE-2025-27903?: CVE-2025-27903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-27903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-27903?: CVE-2025-27903 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-2025-27903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-27903 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-27903 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207718.
When was CVE-2025-27903 published?: CVE-2025-27903 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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