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IBM CVE-2025-36440

| EUVDEUVD-2025-209029 MEDIUM
Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)
2026-03-25 ibm GHSA-p29m-v6j2-fcqm
5.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential protection in transit/storage
Impact

The risk profile presents mixed signals. The CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N vector indicates local attack vector (AV:L) with low complexity and no privileges required, making exploitation straightforward for any local user. However, the CVSS base score of 5.1 reflects limited scope (confidentiality and integrity impact only, no availability impact). The vulnerability's real-world exploitation likelihood depends on deployment architecture: in shared hosting or cloud environments with multiple tenant accounts, this represents elevated risk; in single-user or air-gapped installations, risk is minimal. The information disclosure component (CWE-522) is concerning if credentials or sensitive business data are exposed. Without confirmed active exploitation (KEV status unclear from provided data) or published POC availability, this remains a preventive patching priority rather than an emergency response scenario. SSVC assessment would classify this as LOW urgency if the system is isolated, but MEDIUM if local access is difficult to control.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A disgruntled employee with a standard local user account on a server running IBM Concert logs in and directly invokes sensitive application functions through the Concert API or CLI without authentication checks. The attacker reads configuration files, extracts database credentials, or exports business process definitions containing proprietary logic. Alternatively, a compromised low-privilege service account on a multi-tenant system leverages the missing access control to access other tenants' sensitive data. The low attack complexity (AC:L) and lack of user interaction requirement (UI:N) mean the attacker can automate this exploitation via scripts or tools with minimal preparation.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026

IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 contain a missing function-level access control vulnerability that allows local users to obtain sensitive information without authentication. An attacker with local system access can bypass authorization checks to read confidential data stored within the application. While the CVSS score of 5.1 indicates moderate severity, the lack of authentication requirements and local attack vector present a meaningful risk in multi-tenant or shared system environments.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade IBM Concert to a patched version released after the vulnerability disclosure (consult the IBM support page at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7267105 for the specific target version and upgrade procedures). Before patching is feasible, apply compensating controls: restrict local system access through OS-level user account management and group policies, disable unnecessary local accounts, and implement filesystem-level access controls to prevent unauthorized process execution. Monitor Concert application logs for suspicious function invocations or unauthorized data access attempts. If Concert processes sensitive credentials, rotate all credentials post-remediation. Schedule patching during a maintenance window, as Concert is likely business-critical; test patches in a staging environment first to ensure compatibility with existing deployments.

Affected VersionsENISA

Concert 1.0.0 ≤2.2.0

Affected Packages

euvd concert no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability stems from inadequate implementation of function-level access control, classified under CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials). IBM Concert, an enterprise collaboration and business process platform, fails to properly validate user permissions before exposing sensitive functionality. The affected versions (1.0.0 through 2.2.0) contain logic flaws where critical functions can be invoked without proper authentication or authorization checks. The vulnerability affects the core Concert application (identified via CPE cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), meaning all installations within the affected version range are potentially exposed. This is a classic authorization bypass allowing horizontal privilege escalation or lateral movement from a compromised local account.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.1 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Mar 25, 2026 - 20:47 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 25, 2026 - 20:34 nvd
MEDIUM 5.1

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to missing function level access control.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-36440 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 5.1. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 99% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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