CVE-2025-36258: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable due to plaintext storage of a password

Published Mar 24, 2026
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 product stores user credentials and other sensitive information in plain text which can be read by a local user.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server product stores user credentials and other sensitive information in plain text which can be read by a local user.

— IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7.0.0<=11.7.1.6
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7.0.0 to 11.7.1.6
All of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7.0.0<=11.7.1.6
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

ProductVersion(s)APARRemediationIBM InfoSphere Information Server11.7.0.0 to 11.7.1.6 DT461542 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/defect/aCIgJ0000009sNl/dt461542 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version  11.7.1.0 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310   --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version  11.7.1.6 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7182872 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server  11.7.1.6 Service pack 2 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260779

Event History

Mar 24, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36258?

CVE-2025-36258 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the insecure storage of sensitive credentials in plaintext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36258?

To fix CVE-2025-36258, apply the relevant patches released by IBM for versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-36258?

The risks associated with CVE-2025-36258 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential data breaches.

4

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2025-36258?

CVE-2025-36258 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36258?

CVE-2025-36258 is an information disclosure vulnerability due to the insecure handling of user credentials.

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