CVE-2025-33142

Name: CVE-2025-33142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-14T16:15:31.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-33142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security for TLS connections.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security for TLS connections.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.29
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.25

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7242172Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33142?

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security for TLS connections.

How severe is CVE-2025-33142?

CVE-2025-33142 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33142?

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-2025-33142?

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Source: NVD / NIST