CVE-2025-36000: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty cross-site scripting

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.8

is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty>=17.0.0.3<=25.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=17.0.0.3<25.0.0.9
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.0.0.9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch PH67546

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 24, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36000?

The severity of CVE-2025-36000 is classified as high due to its potential impact on user credentials and application functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36000?

To fix CVE-2025-36000, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty to version 25.0.0.9 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36000?

Users of IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.8 are affected by CVE-2025-36000.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36000?

CVE-2025-36000 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2025-36000?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2025-36000 can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially compromising user credentials.

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