How severe is CVE-2025-36118?

CVE-2025-36118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36118?

CVE-2025-36118 primarily affects Ibm Storage Virtualize. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36118?

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-2025-36118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-197868.

When was CVE-2025-36118 published?

CVE-2025-36118 was published on 2025-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36118

CVE-2025-36118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Virtualize with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-244.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-197868
Weakness: CWE-244
Affected product: Ibm Storage Virtualize
Published: 2025-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 IKEv1 implementation allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from device memory via a Security Association (SA) negotiation request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36118?: IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 IKEv1 implementation allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from device memory via a Security Association (SA) negotiation request.
How severe is CVE-2025-36118?: CVE-2025-36118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36118?: CVE-2025-36118 primarily affects Ibm Storage Virtualize. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36118?: 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-2025-36118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-197868.
When was CVE-2025-36118 published?: CVE-2025-36118 was published on 2025-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7250954

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:9.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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