CVE-2025-36017: IBM Controller Information Disclosure

Published Dec 4, 2025
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Updated

IBM Controller 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6 stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user.

Other sources

IBM Controller stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Controller>=11.1.0<=11.1.1
IBM Cognos Controller>=11.0.0<=11.0.1
IBM Controller<=11.1.0 - 11.1.1
IBM Controller>=11.1.0<11.1.2

Remediation

Information

It is strongly recommended that you apply the most recent security updates:     Affected Product(s) Version(s) Fix IBM Controller 11.1.0 - 11.1.1 Download IBM Controller 11.1.2 from Passport Advantage IBM Controller 11.1.2 is available for Cloud deployment.

Event History

Dec 4, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Dec 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 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-2025-36017?

CVE-2025-36017 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of unencrypted sensitive information.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2025-36017?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36017, ensure that sensitive information is encrypted before being stored in environmental variable files.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36017?

CVE-2025-36017 affects users of IBM Controller versions 11.1.0 to 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 to 11.0.1 FP6.

4

What kind of data is exposed in CVE-2025-36017?

CVE-2025-36017 exposes sensitive information that is stored unencrypted in environmental variables.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-36017?

As of now, users are advised to implement security best practices as a patch for CVE-2025-36017 has not been officially released.

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