CVE-2025-36137
CVE-2025-36137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect 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% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37202
- Weakness: CWE-250
- Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.2.0.7 through 6.2.0.9 iFix004, 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.2 iFix001, and 6.3.0.2 through 6.3.0.5 iFix002 incorrectly assigns permissions for maintenance tasks to Control Center Director (CCD) users that could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges further due to unnecessary privilege assignment for post update scripts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-36137?
- IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.2.0.7 through 6.2.0.9 iFix004, 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.2 iFix001, and 6.3.0.2 through 6.3.0.5 iFix002 incorrectly assigns permissions for maintenance tasks to Control Center Director (CCD) users that could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges further due to unnecessary privilege assignment for post update scripts.
- How severe is CVE-2025-36137?
- CVE-2025-36137 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-2025-36137 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-2025-36137?
- CVE-2025-36137 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Connect. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-36137?
- 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-2025-36137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-36137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37202.
- When was CVE-2025-36137 published?
- CVE-2025-36137 was published on 2025-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:*:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:6.2.0.9:*:-:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:6.2.0.9:ifix004:-:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:6.3.0.5:*:-:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:6.3.0.5:ifix002:-:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:6.4.0.2:*:-:*:*:unix:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:6.4.0.2:ifix001:-:*:*:unix:*:*
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