CVE-2025-36364 in DevOps Plan
Summary
by MITRE • 03/03/2026
IBM DevOps Plan 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 allows web page cache to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/04/2026
This vulnerability exists within IBM DevOps Plan version 3.0.0 through 3.0.5 where web page cache is stored locally on the system in a manner that permits cross-user access to cached content. The flaw stems from inadequate isolation mechanisms within the caching subsystem that fails to properly secure cached web page data from unauthorized access by other system users. This represents a classic security misconfiguration where temporary storage mechanisms lack proper access controls and user segmentation. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor, and CWE-264, covering permissions, privileges, and access control issues. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates a significant risk for multi-tenant environments where multiple users share the same system resources, as cached data containing potentially sensitive information could be accessed by malicious or unauthorized users. The attack surface expands when considering that cached content may include session identifiers, user credentials, or application-specific data that could be leveraged for further exploitation. This weakness directly maps to techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1083, for discovery of system information, and T1566, for credential harvesting through various attack vectors including cache poisoning and data exposure. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates at the system level rather than application level, making it difficult to detect through traditional application security measures. Local storage of cached content without proper file system permissions or user namespace isolation creates a persistent risk that remains active as long as the caching mechanism exists. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable privilege escalation attacks if cached content contains authentication tokens or session data that could be exploited by unauthorized users. Organizations running IBM DevOps Plan in shared or multi-user environments face heightened risk of data breaches and compliance violations, particularly in regulated industries where data isolation is mandatory. The vulnerability demonstrates poor security by design principles where caching mechanisms were implemented without adequate consideration for user isolation and data protection requirements. Remediation efforts should focus on implementing proper file system permissions, user namespace separation, and secure cache invalidation mechanisms to prevent unauthorized cross-user access to cached web content. Security teams should also consider implementing monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized access attempts to cached data and establish regular audits to verify proper cache isolation. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of secure configuration management and proper access control implementation in web application frameworks. Organizations should prioritize patching this vulnerability and conducting comprehensive security assessments of their DevOps toolchains to identify similar misconfigurations that could create similar security risks. This issue serves as a reminder that even seemingly benign features like web caching can introduce significant security risks when not properly implemented with security considerations in mind.