CVE-2025-36221
CVE-2025-36221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Data System - Cyclops with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-1392.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209932
- Weakness: CWE-1392
- Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data System - Cyclops
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002 IBM Cloud Pak for Data System uses default passwords default passwords from the manufacturing process for use during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-36221?
- IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002 IBM Cloud Pak for Data System uses default passwords default passwords from the manufacturing process for use during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2025-36221?
- CVE-2025-36221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-36221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-36221?
- CVE-2025-36221 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data System - Cyclops. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-36221?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-36221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-36221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209932.
- When was CVE-2025-36221 published?
- CVE-2025-36221 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data_system_-_cyclops:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data_system_-_cyclops:11.3.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data_system_-_cyclops:11.3.0.2:interim_fix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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