CVE-2025-36133: IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container CD: 9.2.0 through 11.6.0, 12.1.0 through 12.14.0, and 12.0 LTS:

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-36133 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting app connect enterprise certified containers operands, app connect operator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container CD: 9.2.0 through 11.6.0, 12.1.0 through 12.14.0, and 12.0 LTS: 12.0.0 through 12.0.14stores potentially sensitive information in log files during installation that could be read by a local user on the container.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2025-09-01
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

2025-09-01 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm app connect enterprise certified containers operands DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.9.0 r2 · 12.0.9.0 r3 · 12.0.10.0 r1 · 12.0.10.0 r2 · 12.0.10.0 r3 · 12.0.11.1 r1 · 12.0.11.2 r1 · 12.0.11.3 r1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.9.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands || rpm -q app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands || app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands sudo apt install app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands

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

dnf --showduplicates list app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands sudo dnf downgrade app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands

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.

ibm app connect operator UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.2.0 and <= 11.6.0 · >= 12.0.0 and < 12.15.0 · >= 12.1.0 and < 12.15.0

Fixed in: 12.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy app-connect-operator || rpm -q app-connect-operator || app-connect-operator --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade app-connect-operator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade app-connect-operator

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 9.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison app-connect-operator sudo apt install app-connect-operator=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold app-connect-operator

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

dnf --showduplicates list app-connect-operator sudo dnf downgrade app-connect-operator-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add app-connect-operator

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-2025-36133?

app connect enterprise certified containers operands: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; app connect operator: upgrade to 12.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36133 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36133 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-2025-36133 affect?

CVE-2025-36133 affects app connect enterprise certified containers operands, app connect operator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container CD: 9.2.0 through 11.6.0, 12.1.0 through 12.14.0, and 12.0 LTS: 12.0.0 through 12.0.14stores potentially sensitive information in log files during installation that could be read by a local use

How urgent is CVE-2025-36133?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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