CVE-2025-36418: Multiple vulnerabilities found in IBM ApplinX.

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

IBM ApplinX 11.1 is vulnerable due to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper verification of JWT tokens. An attacker may be able to craft or modify a JSON web token in order to impersonate another user or to elevate their privileges.

Other sources

IBM ApplinX is vulnerable due to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper verification of JWT tokens .  An attacker may be able to craft or modify a JSON web token in order to impersonate another user or to elevate their privileges.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
IBM ApplinX<=11.1
IBM ApplinX=11.1.0

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading IBM ApplinX. Product Version Remediation/Fix IBM ApplinX 11.1 Download and apply the update from Fix Central here .

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 19, 58041
Event
via NVD·04:45 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36418?

CVE-2025-36418 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36418?

To fix CVE-2025-36418, upgrade to IBM ApplinX version 11.1.0.8 or apply the recommended patch.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36418?

CVE-2025-36418 is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper verification of JWT tokens.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36418?

CVE-2025-36418 affects users of IBM ApplinX versions up to and including 11.1.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-36418?

An attacker can potentially craft or modify a JSON web token to impersonate another user or elevate their privileges.

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