CVE-2025-1139: IBM Edge Application Manager incorrect permissions

Published Aug 20, 2025
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Updated

IBM Edge Application Manager 4.5 could allow a local user to read or modify resources that they should not have authorization to access due to incorrect permission assignment.

Other sources

IBM Edge could allow a local user to read or modify resources that they should not have authorization to access due to incorrect permission assignment.

— IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Edge Application Manager
IBM Edge Application Manager<=4.5
IBM Edge Application Manager=4.5

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading. The fix/upgrade is a set of docker images, that will automatically be pulled and deployed from both dockerhub and the IBM Entitled Registry. Update instructions: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/eam/4.5?topic=hub-upgrade .

Event History

Aug 20, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:42 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1139?

CVE-2025-1139 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting IBM Edge Application Manager 4.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1139?

To fix CVE-2025-1139, ensure that proper permissions are configured to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive resources.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1139?

CVE-2025-1139 affects local users of IBM Edge Application Manager 4.5 who may gain unauthorized access due to permission misconfigurations.

4

What types of resources are impacted by CVE-2025-1139?

CVE-2025-1139 allows local users to read or modify resources they should not have access to due to incorrect permission assignments.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-1139?

At this time, it is important to check IBM's support resources for any updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-1139.

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