CVE-2025-14753: IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-14753 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cloud pak for data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-09-18
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-18 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm cloud pak for data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-pak-for-data || rpm -q cloud-pak-for-data || cloud-pak-for-data --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cloud-pak-for-data sudo apt install cloud-pak-for-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold cloud-pak-for-data

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cloud-pak-for-data sudo dnf downgrade cloud-pak-for-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add cloud-pak-for-data

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.

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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-2025-14753?

cloud pak for data: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-14753 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14753 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-2025-14753 affect?

CVE-2025-14753 affects cloud pak for data. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

How urgent is CVE-2025-14753?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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