IBM OpenPages 9.0/9.1 HTTP Header http headers for scripting syntax

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM OpenPages 9.0/9.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. Such manipulation leads to improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-36223. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM OpenPages 9.0/9.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-644. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM OpenPages 9.0 and 9.1 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-36223 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/19/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax
CWE: CWE-644
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
11/13/2025 +212 days Advisory disclosed
11/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/19/2025 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36223 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-332276

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2025 07:42
Updated: 11/19/2025 04:59
Changes: 11/13/2025 07:42 (63), 11/19/2025 04:59 (10)
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