CVE-2025-36428

Name: CVE-2025-36428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-30T22:15:55.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36428 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 - 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when the RPSCAN feature is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 - 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when the RPSCAN feature is enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.9
Ibm	Db2	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257697Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36428?

How severe is CVE-2025-36428?

CVE-2025-36428 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36428?

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