CVE-2025-36384
CVE-2025-36384 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206560
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Ibm Db2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Db2 for Windows 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use of an unquoted search path element.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-36384?
- IBM Db2 for Windows 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user with filesystem access to escalate their privileges due to the use of an unquoted search path element.
- How severe is CVE-2025-36384?
- CVE-2025-36384 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, 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 high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-36384 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-36384?
- CVE-2025-36384 affects Ibm Db2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-36384?
- 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-2025-36384 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-36384 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206560.
- When was CVE-2025-36384 published?
- CVE-2025-36384 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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