How severe is CVE-2025-36418?

CVE-2025-36418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-36418 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-2025-36418?

CVE-2025-36418 affects Ibm Applinx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36418?

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-2025-36418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3365.

When was CVE-2025-36418 published?

CVE-2025-36418 was published on 2026-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36418

CVE-2025-36418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Applinx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-3365
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Ibm Applinx
Published: 2026-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM ApplinX 11.1 is vulnerable due to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper verification of JWT tokens. An attacker may be able to craft or modify a JSON web token in order to impersonate another user or to elevate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36418?: IBM ApplinX 11.1 is vulnerable due to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper verification of JWT tokens. An attacker may be able to craft or modify a JSON web token in order to impersonate another user or to elevate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-36418?: CVE-2025-36418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-36418 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-2025-36418?: CVE-2025-36418 affects Ibm Applinx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36418?: 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-2025-36418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3365.
When was CVE-2025-36418 published?: CVE-2025-36418 was published on 2026-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257446

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:applinx:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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