CVE-2025-23227: IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager 7.3.0.0 through 7.3.0.11 is vulnerable to stored cross-sit

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-23227 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting tivoli application dependency discovery manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager 7.3.0.0 through 7.3.0.11 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-23
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

2025-01-23 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm tivoli application dependency discovery manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.3.0.0 and <= 7.3.0.11

Fixed in: newer than 7.3.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager || rpm -q tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager || tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.3.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-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 7.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager sudo apt install tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager sudo dnf downgrade tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tivoli-application-dependency-discovery-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-2025-23227?

tivoli application dependency discovery manager: upgrade to newer than 7.3.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-23227 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23227 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-2025-23227 affect?

CVE-2025-23227 affects tivoli application dependency discovery manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager 7.3.0.0 through 7.3.0.11 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the inte

How urgent is CVE-2025-23227?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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