CVE-2025-36102: IBM Controller Validation Bypass

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 could allow a privileged user to bypass validation, passing user input into the application as trusted data, due to client-side enforcement of server-side security.

Other sources

IBM Controller could allow a privileged user to bypass validation, passing user input into the application as trusted data, due to client-side enforcement of server-side security.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Controller<=11.1.0 - 11.1.1
IBM Cognos Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 FP6
IBM Cognos Controller>=11.0.0<11.0.1.7
IBM Controller>=11.1.0<11.1.2

Remediation

Information

Remediation/Fixes 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 Cognos Controller 11.0.0 - 11.0.1 FP6 Download IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.1 FP7 from Fix Central IBM Controller 11.1.2 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.1 FP7 are available for Cloud deployments.

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·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 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-2025-36102?

CVE-2025-36102 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36102?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36102, upgrade to IBM Controller version 11.1.2 or later and IBM Cognos Controller version 11.0.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36102?

CVE-2025-36102 affects users of IBM Controller versions 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36102?

CVE-2025-36102 is a client-side enforcement vulnerability that allows a privileged user to bypass validation.

5

What impact does CVE-2025-36102 have?

The impact of CVE-2025-36102 is that it allows attackers to pass unvalidated user input into the application, potentially compromising security.

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