How severe is CVE-2025-36048?

CVE-2025-36048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-36048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36048?

CVE-2025-36048 primarily affects Ibm Webmethods Integration. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36048?

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.

Does CVE-2025-36048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18657.

When was CVE-2025-36048 published?

CVE-2025-36048 was published on 2025-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36048

CVE-2025-36048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Webmethods Integration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18657
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ibm Webmethods Integration
Published: 2025-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM webMethods Integration Server 10.5, 10.7, 10.11, and 10.15 could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges when handling external entities due to execution with unnecessary privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36048?: IBM webMethods Integration Server 10.5, 10.7, 10.11, and 10.15 could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges when handling external entities due to execution with unnecessary privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-36048?: CVE-2025-36048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-36048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36048?: CVE-2025-36048 primarily affects Ibm Webmethods Integration. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36048?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-36048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18657.
When was CVE-2025-36048 published?: CVE-2025-36048 was published on 2025-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7237144

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:webmethods_integration:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:webmethods_integration:10.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:webmethods_integration:10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:webmethods_integration:10.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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