IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager up to 6.2.3.5/6.2.4.2 cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager up to 6.2.3.5/6.2.4.2. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-13718. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager up to 6.2.3.5/6.2.4.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.3.0 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.2.4.0 through 6.2.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-13718 since 11/25/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/20/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1040 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202603-2723) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-208648). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/25/2025 CVE reserved
03/13/2026 +108 days Advisory disclosed
03/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/20/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-13718 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-13718
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350993
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CNNVD: CNNVD-202603-2723 - IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2026 20:13
Updated: 03/20/2026 02:26
Changes: 03/13/2026 20:13 (64), 03/13/2026 21:49 (1), 03/16/2026 15:22 (6), 03/20/2026 02:26 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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