CVE-2025-36186

Name: CVE-2025-36186
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-07T19:16:24.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36186 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) under specific configurations could allow a local user to execute malicious code that escalate their privileges to root due to execution of unnecessary privileges operated at a higher than minimum level.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) under specific configurations could allow a local user to execute malicious code that escalate their privileges to root due to execution of unnecessary privileges operated at a higher than minimum level.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7250486Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36186?

How severe is CVE-2025-36186?

CVE-2025-36186 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36186?

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