How severe is CVE-2025-36041?

CVE-2025-36041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36041?

CVE-2025-36041 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 126 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36041?

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

Does CVE-2025-36041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18343.

When was CVE-2025-36041 published?

CVE-2025-36041 was published on 2025-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36041

CVE-2025-36041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Operator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18343
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Mq Operator
Published: 2025-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Operator LTS 2.0.0 through 2.0.29, MQ Operator CD 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3, 3.3.0, 3.4.0, 3.4.1, 3.5.0, 3.5.1 through 3.5.3, and MQ Operator SC2 3.2.0 through 3.2.12 Native HA CRR could be configured with a private key and chain other than the intended key which could disclose sensitive information or allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36041?: IBM MQ Operator LTS 2.0.0 through 2.0.29, MQ Operator CD 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3, 3.3.0, 3.4.0, 3.4.1, 3.5.0, 3.5.1 through 3.5.3, and MQ Operator SC2 3.2.0 through 3.2.12 Native HA CRR could be configured with a private key and chain other than the intended key which could disclose sensitive information or allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions.
How severe is CVE-2025-36041?: CVE-2025-36041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36041?: CVE-2025-36041 primarily affects Ibm Mq Operator. In total, 126 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18343.
When was CVE-2025-36041 published?: CVE-2025-36041 was published on 2025-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7236608

Affected products (126)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:*:*:*:*:sc2:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.0:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.0.1:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.3.0:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.4.0:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.4.1:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_operator:3.5.0:*:*:*:cd:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.1:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.1:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.2:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.4:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.4:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r3-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.5:r3-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r1-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r1-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r2-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r2-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r3-eus:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.0.6:r3-eus:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.3.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.3.0:r1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.4.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.4.0:r1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r1:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r2:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r2:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r3:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:supplied_mq_advanced_container_images:9.2.5.0:r3:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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