CVE-2025-13718: IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.3.0 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.2.4.0 through 6.2.4.2 could allow a remo

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-13718 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting sterling partner engagement manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.3.0 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.2.4.0 through 6.2.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2026-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-13 19:53 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm sterling partner engagement manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.2.3 and < 6.2.3.6 · >= 6.2.4 and < 6.2.4.3

Fixed in: 6.2.3.6, 6.2.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sterling-partner-engagement-manager || rpm -q sterling-partner-engagement-manager || sterling-partner-engagement-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.2.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sterling-partner-engagement-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sterling-partner-engagement-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sterling-partner-engagement-manager sudo apt install sterling-partner-engagement-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold sterling-partner-engagement-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sterling-partner-engagement-manager sudo dnf downgrade sterling-partner-engagement-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add sterling-partner-engagement-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-13718?

sterling partner engagement manager: upgrade to 6.2.3.6, 6.2.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-13718 being exploited?

CVE-2025-13718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-13718 affect?

CVE-2025-13718 affects sterling partner engagement manager. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.3.0 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.2.4.0 through 6.2.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.

How urgent is CVE-2025-13718?

Priority 20/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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