IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty up to 25.0.0.8 JMS Messaging Configuration privilege chaining

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty up to 25.0.0.8. Impacted is an unknown function of the component JMS Messaging Configuration Handler. The manipulation leads to privilege chaining. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-36124. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty up to 25.0.0.8 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component JMS Messaging Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege chaining vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-268. Two distinct privileges, roles, capabilities, or rights can be combined in a way that allows an entity to perform unsafe actions that would not be allowed without that combination. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.8 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions caused by a failure to honor JMS messaging configuration

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-36124 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/22/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1807). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM SPSS
  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • IBM MQ
  • IBM TXSeries
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • IBM Spectrum Protect
  • IBM Security Verify Access
  • HCL AppScan Enterprise

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege chaining
CWE: CWE-268 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +119 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/22/2025 +132 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36124 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36124
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319775
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1807 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 23:25
Updated: 12/22/2025 19:12
Changes: 08/12/2025 23:25 (63), 08/14/2025 09:55 (12), 09/14/2025 09:42 (7), 12/22/2025 19:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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