VDB-306049 · CVE-2025-25046 · Nessus 235080

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 DataStage Flow Designer cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component DataStage Flow Designer. This manipulation causes cleartext transmission. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-25046. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component DataStage Flow Designer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 DataStage Flow Designer transmits sensitive information via URL or query parameters that could be exposed to an unauthorized actor using man in the middle techniques.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-25046 since 02/01/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1040 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 235080 (IBM InfoSphere Information Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2025)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (235080). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Reporting Software

Vendor

Name

InfoSphere Information Server

Version

11.7

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 3.7
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 235080
Nessus Name: IBM InfoSphere Information Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2025)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/01/2025 🔍
04/23/2025 +81 days 🔍
04/24/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/02/2025 +8 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-25046 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-25046
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306049

Entryinfo

Created: 04/24/2025 01:39
Updated: 05/02/2025 20:42
Changes: 04/24/2025 01:39 (65), 04/24/2025 12:05 (1), 05/02/2025 20:42 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.