CVE-2025-1838: IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation denial of service

Published May 3, 2025
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Updated

IBM Business Automation Workflow Authoring allows an authenticated user to bypass client-side data validation in an authoring user interface which could cause a denial of service.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

24.0.0 and 24.0.1 through 24.0.1 IF001

Authoring allows an authenticated user to bypass client-side data validation in an authoring user interface which could cause a denial of service.

MITRE

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation>=24.0.0<24.0.1 IF001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.1-interim_fix_001

Remediation

Information

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V24.0.1 - V24.0.1-IF001 Apply security fix 24.0.1-IF002 IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V24.0.0 - V24.0.1-IF004 Upgrade and apply security fix 24.0.0-IF005

Event History

May 3, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1838?

CVE-2025-1838 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1838?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1838, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation to versions 24.0.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1838?

CVE-2025-1838 affects users of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation versions 24.0.0 and 24.0.1 up to 24.0.1 IF001.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-1838?

CVE-2025-1838 can be exploited through bypassing client-side data validation in the authoring user interface.

5

Can CVE-2025-1838 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-1838 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability, indicating that it is not a remote attack.

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