IBM MQ up to 9.4.3.0 CD Client Configuration password in config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM MQ up to 9.4.3.0 CD. This affects an unknown part of the component Client Configuration Handler. This manipulation causes password in config. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-36100. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM MQ up to 9.4.3.0 CD. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Client Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a password in config vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-260. The product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM MQ LTS 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.29, 9.2.0.0 through 9.2.0.36, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.0.30 and 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.12 and IBM MQ CD 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.5.1 and 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.3.0  Java and JMS stores a password in client configuration files when trace is enabled which can be read by a local user.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-36100 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552.001 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261408 (IBM MQ 9.2 < 9.2.0.37 LTS / 9.3 < 9.3.0.31 LTS / 9.3 < 9.4.3.1 CD / 9.4 < 9.4.0.15 LTS / 9.4.3.1 (7243544)), 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 (261408), EUVD (EUVD-2025-27092) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1980). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM MQ

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Password in config
CWE: CWE-260 / CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 261408
Nessus Name: IBM MQ 9.2 < 9.2.0.37 LTS / 9.3 < 9.3.0.31 LTS / 9.3 < 9.4.3.1 CD / 9.4 < 9.4.0.15 LTS / 9.4.3.1 (7243544)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
09/07/2025 +145 days Advisory disclosed
09/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/19/2025 +103 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36100 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323017
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1980 - IBM MQ: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2025 10:22
Updated: 12/19/2025 17:13
Changes: 09/07/2025 10:22 (63), 09/07/2025 11:12 (7), 09/07/2025 12:24 (1), 09/08/2025 05:52 (2), 12/19/2025 17:13 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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