CVE-2025-36020: IBM Guardium Data Protection information disclosure

Published Aug 6, 2025
·
Updated

IBM Guardium Data Protection could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to cleartext transmission of sensitive credential information.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Guardium Data Protection
IBM Guardium Data Protection=11.5
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=11.5
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.0
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.1

Remediation

Information

IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly. Product Versions   Fix IBM Guardium Data Protection 11.5 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Informat... https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.0  https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Informat... https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1  https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Informat... https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder

Event History

Aug 6, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36020?

CVE-2025-36020 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36020?

To fix CVE-2025-36020, ensure that sensitive information is transmitted securely by using encryption protocols.

3

What information can be exposed due to CVE-2025-36020?

CVE-2025-36020 may expose sensitive credential information transmitted in cleartext.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36020?

CVE-2025-36020 affects users of IBM Guardium Data Protection, particularly versions up to 11.5.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-36020?

Check IBM's official support resources for patches and updates related to CVE-2025-36020.

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