CVE-2025-12530: Vulnerabilities found in Watson Data Intelligence

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

IBM watsonx.data intelligence 5.2.2, 5.3.0, 5.3.1, 5.3.1 through patch-1 transmits data in clear text that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Other sources

IBM watsonx.data intelligence transmits data in clear text that could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

— IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM watsonx.data intelligence=5.2.2, =5.3.0, =5.3.1, >=5.3.1<=patch-1
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.2, 5.3.0, 5.3.1, 5.3.1-patch-1
All of the following
IBM watsonx.data intelligence
Any of the following
IBM Software Hub>=5.2.2<5.3.1
IBM Software Hub=5.3.1
IBM Software Hub=5.3.1-patch1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM watsonx.data intelligence to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.3.1-patch3Patch patch-1
  2. Compensating control

    Because IBM watsonx.data intelligence versions 5.2.2, 5.3.0, 5.3.1, and 5.3.1 through patch-1 transmit data in clear text, mitigate the man-in-the-middle risk by ensuring network paths are protected (e.g., use trusted/private network paths or enforce protections to prevent MITM) until the upgrade to IBM’s advised fix is completed.

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12530?

CVE-2025-12530 has a medium severity rating of 5.9.

2

What does CVE-2025-12530 entail?

CVE-2025-12530 describes vulnerabilities in IBM watsonx.data intelligence that transmit data in clear text, exposing sensitive information to potential man-in-the-middle attacks.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-12530?

To mitigate CVE-2025-12530, update to a secure version of IBM watsonx.data intelligence that addresses the clear text transmission issue.

4

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2025-12530?

CVE-2025-12530 allows attackers to intercept sensitive data during transmission, leading to data breaches.

5

Which versions of IBM watsonx.data intelligence are affected by CVE-2025-12530?

CVE-2025-12530 affects IBM watsonx.data intelligence versions 5.2.2, 5.3.0, and 5.3.1 up to patch-1.

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