CVE-2025-27899

Name: CVE-2025-27899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-17T20:22:02.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27899 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-526

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0	Interim Fix 002

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27899?

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.

How severe is CVE-2025-27899?

CVE-2025-27899 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27899?

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-2025-27899?

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Source: NVD / NIST