CVE-2025-36248: IBM Copy Services Manager 6.3.13 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-36248?

copy services manager: upgrade to 6.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-36248 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36248 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-36248 affect?

CVE-2025-36248 affects copy services manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). IBM Copy Services Manager 6.3.13 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to crede

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-36248?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-36248 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting copy services manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Copy Services Manager 6.3.13 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user 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	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-09-19
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

2025-09-19 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm copy services manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.3.14

Fixed in: 6.3.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy copy-services-manager || rpm -q copy-services-manager || copy-services-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.3.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade copy-services-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade copy-services-manager

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-36248?

copy services manager: upgrade to 6.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36248 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36248 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-2025-36248 affect?

CVE-2025-36248 affects copy services manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). IBM Copy Services Manager 6.3.13 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to crede

How urgent is CVE-2025-36248?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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