CVE-2025-36258 IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable due to plaintext storage of a password
Local attackers can read plaintext user credentials and sensitive data stored by IBM InfoSphere Information Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-36258?
CVE-2025-36258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 product stores user credentials and other sensitive information in plain text which can be read by a local user.
Weakness: CWE-256
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-36258?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-36258 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-36258 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-36258 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppqh-5g92-f826.