How severe is CVE-2025-36258?

CVE-2025-36258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36258?

CVE-2025-36258 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36258?

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-2025-36258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209023.

When was CVE-2025-36258 published?

CVE-2025-36258 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36258

CVE-2025-36258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209023
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 product stores user credentials and other sensitive information in plain text which can be read by a local user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36258?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 product stores user credentials and other sensitive information in plain text which can be read by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2025-36258?: CVE-2025-36258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36258?: CVE-2025-36258 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36258?: 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-2025-36258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209023.
When was CVE-2025-36258 published?: CVE-2025-36258 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7266489

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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