How severe is CVE-2025-36185?

CVE-2025-36185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-36185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36185?

CVE-2025-36185 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36185?

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

Does CVE-2025-36185 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36185 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38313.

When was CVE-2025-36185 published?

CVE-2025-36185 was published on 2025-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36185

CVE-2025-36185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-943.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-38313
Weakness: CWE-943
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2025-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36185?: IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic.
How severe is CVE-2025-36185?: CVE-2025-36185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-36185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36185?: CVE-2025-36185 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36185 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36185 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38313.
When was CVE-2025-36185 published?: CVE-2025-36185 was published on 2025-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7250487

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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