CVE-2025-36097

Name: CVE-2025-36097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-16T18:15:24.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36097 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based overflow. An attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.24
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 17.0.0.3, < 25.0.0.8

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239856Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36097?

How severe is CVE-2025-36097?

CVE-2025-36097 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36097?

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