How severe is CVE-2025-36436?

CVE-2025-36436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36436?

CVE-2025-36436 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36436?

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

Does CVE-2025-36436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206788.

When was CVE-2025-36436 published?

CVE-2025-36436 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36436

CVE-2025-36436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206788
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation
Published: 2026-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 25.0.0 through 25.0.0 Interim Fix 002, 24.0.1 through 24.0.1 Interim Fix 005, and 24.0.0 through 24.0.0 Interim Fix 007 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36436?: IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 25.0.0 through 25.0.0 Interim Fix 002, 24.0.1 through 24.0.1 Interim Fix 005, and 24.0.0 through 24.0.0 Interim Fix 007 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How severe is CVE-2025-36436?: CVE-2025-36436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36436?: CVE-2025-36436 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206788.
When was CVE-2025-36436 published?: CVE-2025-36436 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259318

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.0:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:25.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:25.0.0:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:25.0.0:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*

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