CVE-2025-36320: Vulnerabilities found in Watson Data Intelligence

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

IBM watsonx.data intelligence 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.0 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.

Other sources

IBM watsonx.data intelligence 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.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM watsonx.data intelligence>=5.2.0<=5.3.0
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.0
All of the following
IBM watsonx.data intelligence
IBM Software Hub>=5.2.0<5.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM watsonx.data intelligence to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.3.1
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate stored cross-site scripting in the Watson Data Intelligence Web UI by restricting access so that only trusted authenticated users can use the Web UI (reducing exposure to embedded arbitrary JavaScript).

  3. Operational

    Review for any stored injected content in the Watson Data Intelligence Web UI and remove/clean it after upgrading, to prevent continued JavaScript execution in trusted sessions.

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36320?

The severity of CVE-2025-36320 is classified as medium with a score of 6.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36320?

To fix CVE-2025-36320, update IBM watsonx.data intelligence to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36320?

CVE-2025-36320 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36320?

Authenticated users of IBM watsonx.data intelligence versions 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, and 5.3.0 are affected by CVE-2025-36320.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-36320?

CVE-2025-36320 can lead to the disclosure of credentials and alter the intended functionality of the Web UI.

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