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CVE-2025-36422: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 IBM InfoSphere DataStage Flow Designer is vulnerab

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Routine
MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-36422 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting infosphere information server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 IBM InfoSphere DataStage Flow Designer is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-352
Published2026-03-25
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

ibm infosphere information server UPGRADE
Affected: >= 11.7.0.0 and <= 11.7.1.6
Fixed in: newer than 11.7.1.6
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy infosphere-information-server || rpm -q infosphere-information-server || infosphere-information-server --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.7.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade infosphere-information-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade infosphere-information-server
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 11.7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison infosphere-information-server sudo apt install infosphere-information-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold infosphere-information-server
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list infosphere-information-server sudo dnf downgrade infosphere-information-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add infosphere-information-server
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-2025-36422?

infosphere information server: upgrade to newer than 11.7.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36422 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36422 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-2025-36422 affect?

CVE-2025-36422 affects infosphere information server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 IBM InfoSphere DataStage Flow Designer is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a us

How urgent is CVE-2025-36422?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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