Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Insecure inherited permissions
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| Impact | Exposed information (credentials, internal paths, user data, configuration) can be leveraged for further attacks or regulatory violations. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM), this represents a moderate risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker triggers error conditions or accesses improperly protected endpoints to extract sensitive internal information from the application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026
IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 and 5.2.3.1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from files due to the insecure permissions inherited through the SMB protocol.
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RemediationAI
Implement proper access controls. Sanitize error messages in production. Review logging practices to avoid capturing sensitive data.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Information disclosure occurs when an application inadvertently reveals sensitive data to unauthorized actors through error messages, logs, or improper access controls.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using sensitive information from files due to the insecure permissions inherited should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-36104 rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
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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