CVE-2025-36017

Description

IBM Controller 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6 stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-526 CWE-526

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	controller	11.1.0 — 11.1.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7253283

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36017? +

IBM Controller 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6 stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-36017? +

CVE-2025-36017 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36017? +

CVE-2025-36017 affects products from ibm, specifically: controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36017? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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