CVE-2025-36396: Security vulnerabilities have been found in IBM Application Gateway

Published Jan 12, 2026
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Updated

IBM Application Gateway 23.10 through 25.09 is vulnerable to 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 Application Gateway is vulnerable to 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

3 affected components
IBM Application Gateway>=23.10<=25.09
IBM Application Gateway<=23.10 - 25.09
IBM Application Gateway>=23.10<=25.09

Remediation

Information

IBM encourages all customers to update their systems promptly. IBM Application Gateway (Container): Obtain the latest version of the container by running this command (without quotation marks):     “docker pull icr.io/ibmappgateway/ibm-application-gateway:[tag]”                 Where [tag] is the latest published version and can be confirmed here https://docs.verify.ibm.com/gateway/docs/containers .

Event History

Jan 12, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36396?

CVE-2025-36396 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36396?

To fix CVE-2025-36396, upgrade IBM Application Gateway to a version beyond 25.09.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36396?

CVE-2025-36396 affects IBM Application Gateway versions from 23.10 to 25.09.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36396?

CVE-2025-36396 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2025-36396 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

No, CVE-2025-36396 requires the attacker to be an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.

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