CVE-2025-33096: IBM Engineering Requirements Management Doors Next denial of service

Published Oct 10, 2025
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Updated

IBM Engineering Requirements Management Doors Next 7.0.2, 7.0.3, and 7.1 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service by uploading specially crafted files using uncontrolled recursion.

Other sources

IBM Engineering Requirements Management Doors Next could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service by uploading specially crafted files using uncontrolled recursion.

— IBM

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next>=7.0.2<=7.1
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next<=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next<=7.0.3
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next<=7.1
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next=7.0.3
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next=7.1
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.2Patch ifix 36
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.3Patch ifix 19
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1.0Patch ifix 05

Event History

Oct 10, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Oct 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33096?

CVE-2025-33096 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-33096?

To mitigate CVE-2025-33096, upgrade IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next to version 7.1.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-33096?

IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next versions 7.0.2, 7.0.3, and 7.1 are affected by CVE-2025-33096.

4

What causes CVE-2025-33096?

CVE-2025-33096 is caused by uncontrolled recursion when an authenticated user uploads specially crafted files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-33096?

Currently, the recommended action is to apply the latest patches, as there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-33096.

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