CVE-2025-36049: IBM webMethods Integration Sever XML external entity injection

Published Jun 18, 2025
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Updated

IBM webMethods Integration Server 10.5, 10.7, 10.11, and 10.15 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM webMethods Integration Server>=10.5<=10.15
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM webMethods Integration=10.5
IBM webMethods Integration=10.7
IBM webMethods Integration=10.11
IBM webMethods Integration=10.15
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Novell SUSE Linux
redhat Linux

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying the mentioned core fixes or later core fixes for the affected versions and following the respective fix readme document. IS_10.5_Core_Fix29 or later IS_10.7_Core_Fix23 or later IS_10.11_Core_Fix11 or later IS_10.15_Core_Fix14 or later Fixes can be downloaded and installed via IBM webMethods Update Manager. Refer to How to Download webMethods Software

Event History

Jun 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36049?

CVE-2025-36049 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36049?

To remediate CVE-2025-36049, upgrade IBM webMethods Integration Server to a patched version that addresses the XML external entity injection issue.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2025-36049?

CVE-2025-36049 affects IBM webMethods Integration Server versions 10.5, 10.7, 10.11, and 10.15.

4

What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2025-36049?

CVE-2025-36049 enables an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2025-36049?

Yes, a remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2025-36049 to execute arbitrary commands.

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