VDB-320194 · CVE-2025-36047 · Nessus 264548

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty up to 25.0.0.8 allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty up to 25.0.0.8. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-36047. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty up to 25.0.0.8. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2 through 25.0.0.8 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially-crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-36047 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/22/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264548 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2 < 25.0.0.8 Denial of Service (7242086)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264548) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1833). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

IBM InfoSphere Information Server
IBM SPSS
IBM Business Automation Workflow
IBM MQ
IBM TXSeries
IBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM Security Verify Access
HCL AppScan Enterprise

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

WebSphere Application Server Liberty

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264548
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2 < 25.0.0.8 Denial of Service (7242086)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 🔍
08/14/2025 +121 days 🔍
08/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
12/22/2025 +130 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36047 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36047
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320194
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1833 - IBM WebSphere Application Server: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2025 19:49
Updated: 12/22/2025 19:12
Changes: 08/14/2025 19:49 (62), 08/15/2025 06:52 (7), 08/19/2025 01:34 (12), 09/12/2025 09:42 (2), 09/14/2025 07:20 (1), 11/18/2025 05:18 (1), 12/22/2025 19:12 (1)
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