VDB-422572 · CVE-2025-36252 · GCVE-0-2025-36252

IBM Storage TS4500 Library up to 1.12.0.3 session expiration

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8.1	$5k-$25k	2.25

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in IBM Storage TS4500 Library up to 1.12.0.3. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to session expiration. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-36252. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Storage TS4500 Library up to 1.12.0.3 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a session expiration vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-613. According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization." As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Storage TS4500 Library 1.1.1.6 through 1.12.0.3 IBM TS4500 Tape Library/Diamondback Tape Library does not invalidate session which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-36252 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/20/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Software Library

Vendor

Name

Storage TS4500 Library

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.9
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.3
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Session expiration
CWE: CWE-613
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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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
10/19/2026 +552 days VulDB entry created
10/20/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36252 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-422572

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2026 01:12
Changes: 10/20/2026 01:12 (62)
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