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CVE-2025-12531

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.77%

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CVE-2025-12531 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.77%

51.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmInfosphere Information Server>= 11.7, <= 11.7.1.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12531?
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
How severe is CVE-2025-12531?
CVE-2025-12531 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12531?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST