CVE-2025-36038

CRITICAL
Published Jun 25, 2025 Modified Jul 18, 2025 CWE-502

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with a specially crafted sequence of serialized objects.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm websphere_application_server
ibm websphere_application_server
hp hp-ux
ibm aix
ibm i
ibm z\/os
linux linux_kernel
microsoft windows
oracle solaris

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36038? +
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with a specially crafted sequence of serialized objects. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2025-36038? +
CVE-2025-36038 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36038? +
CVE-2025-36038 affects products from hp, ibm, linux, microsoft, oracle, specifically: aix, hp-ux, i, linux_kernel, solaris, websphere_application_server, windows, z\/os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36038? +
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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