How severe is CVE-2025-36017?

CVE-2025-36017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36017?

CVE-2025-36017 affects Ibm Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36017?

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

Does CVE-2025-36017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201834.

When was CVE-2025-36017 published?

CVE-2025-36017 was published on 2025-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36017

CVE-2025-36017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-526.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201834
Weakness: CWE-526
Affected product: Ibm Controller
Published: 2025-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Controller 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6 stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36017?: IBM Controller 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6 stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2025-36017?: CVE-2025-36017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36017?: CVE-2025-36017 affects Ibm Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201834.
When was CVE-2025-36017 published?: CVE-2025-36017 was published on 2025-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7253283

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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