IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6 Query String get request method with sensitive query strings

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Query String Handler. This manipulation causes use of get request method with sensitive query strings. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-14808. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Query String Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of get request method with sensitive query strings vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-598. The web application uses the HTTP GET method to process a request and includes sensitive information in the query string of that request. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from the query string of an HTTP GET method to process a request which could be obtained using man in the middle techniques.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-14808 since 12/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. 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 04/01/2026).

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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CNA Base Score: 3.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use of get request method with sensitive query strings
CWE: CWE-598
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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

12/16/2025 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +99 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/01/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14808 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14808
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353485

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2026 22:57
Updated: 04/01/2026 14:27
Changes: 03/25/2026 22:57 (64), 04/01/2026 14:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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