CVE-2025-27900
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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3Description
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.
Analysis
Db2 Recovery Expert versions up to 5.5.0 is affected by url redirection to untrusted site (open redirect) (CVSS 6.8).
Technical Context
This vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site (Open Redirect)) affects Db2 Recovery Expert. IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.
Affected Products
Vendor: Ibm. Product: Db2 Recovery Expert. Versions: up to 5.5.0.
Remediation
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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