CVE-2025-36221

Name: CVE-2025-36221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-26T17:16:29.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36221 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002 IBM Cloud Pak for Data System uses default passwords default passwords from the manufacturing process for use during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002 IBM Cloud Pak for Data System uses default passwords default passwords from the manufacturing process for use during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1392

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Data System - Cyclops	< 11.3.0.2
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Data System - Cyclops	11.3.0.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273923Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36221?

How severe is CVE-2025-36221?

CVE-2025-36221 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36221?

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