CVE-2025-36172: Multiple security vulnerabilities are addressed with IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation iFixes for 24.0.0-IF007, 24.0.1-IF005 and 25.0.0-IF002

Published Nov 3, 2025
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Updated

IBM Business Automation Workflow is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated 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

15 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation>=25.0.0<=25.0.0 Interim Fix 001, >=24.0.1<=24.0.1 Interim Fix 004, >=24.0.0<=24.0.0 Interim Fix 006
IBM Business Automation Workflow
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.0-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.1-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.1-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=24.0.1-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=25.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=25.0.0-interim_fix_001

Remediation

Information

Remediation/Fixes Affected Product(s) Version(s) Remediation / Fix IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V25.0.0 - V25.0.0-IF001 Apply security fix 25.0.0-IF002 IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V24.0.1 - V24.0.1-IF004 Upgrade and apply security fix 24.0.1-IF005 IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V24.0.0 - V24.0.0-IF006 Apply security fix 24.0.0-IF007 IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation earlier unsupported releases Upgrade to 24.0.0-IF007 or 24.0.1-IF005 or 25.0.0-IF002

Event History

Nov 3, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:18 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-2025-36172?

The severity of CVE-2025-36172 is categorized as critical due to its potential for credential disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36172?

To fix CVE-2025-36172, update to the latest version of IBM Business Automation Workflow or IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36172?

CVE-2025-36172 affects users of IBM Business Automation Workflow and specific versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36172?

CVE-2025-36172 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the embedding of arbitrary JavaScript code.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-36172?

The potential consequences of CVE-2025-36172 include unauthorized access and credential disclosure within trusted user sessions.

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