IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.6/6.2.0.4 Installation exposure of information through directory listing
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.6/6.2.0.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Installation Handler. Such manipulation leads to exposure of information through directory listing. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-2827. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.6/6.2.0.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exposure of information through directory listing vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-548. A directory listing is inappropriately exposed, yielding potentially sensitive information to attackers. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.6, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.4 could disclose sensitive installation directory information to an authenticated user that could be used in further attacks against the system.
The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-2827 since 03/26/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1083.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-20513). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploiting
Class: Exposure of information through directory listingCWE: CWE-548 / CWE-552 / CWE-425
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
03/26/2025 🔍07/08/2025 🔍
07/08/2025 🔍
08/02/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-2827 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2827
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315392
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Entry
Created: 07/08/2025 17:22Updated: 08/02/2025 03:32
Changes: 07/08/2025 17:22 (64), 07/09/2025 00:26 (1), 08/02/2025 03:32 (1)
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