CVE-2025-14115

Name: CVE-2025-14115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-20T15:16:14.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-14115 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX Container 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.0.6 Interim Fix 016, and 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.3 Interim Fix 019 IBM® Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX Container 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.0.6 Interim Fix 016, and 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.3 Interim Fix 019 IBM® Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257143

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14115?

How severe is CVE-2025-14115?

CVE-2025-14115 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14115?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-14115?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST