CVE-2025-27899 Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affecting Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, Unix and Windows

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Feb 2026 Updated 6 Mar 2026

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert discloses sensitive information via environment variables, potentially aiding further attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-27899?

CVE-2025-27899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW, published on 17 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 discloses sensitive information in an environment variable that could aid in further attacks against the system.

Weakness: CWE-526

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-27899?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27899?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-27899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-27899 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-27899 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wm8j-hgw9-h534.