CVE-2025-36157CWE-863

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management incorrect authorization

Critical · published August 24, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can freely modify server property files — a recipe for chaos in IBM Jazz Foundation! 🔥 Think of it like leaving a detailed blueprint of your house out in the open for anyone to grab. If someone knows how to use those plans, they can change the locks or even rewire your entire home without you ever knowing. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on your server, potentially leading to data leaks or even total system control. Imagine waking up to find your entire security setup compromised and your sensitive data exposed — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving a detailed blueprint of your house out in the open for anyone to grab. If someone knows how to use those plans, they can change the locks or even rewire your entire home without you ever knowing. In IBM Jazz Foundation versions 7.0.2 to 7.0.2 iFix035, 7.0.3 to 7.0.3 iFix018, and 7.1.0 to 7.1.0 iFix004, a flaw allows unauthenticated users to update critical server property files, bypassing authentication entirely.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on your server, potentially leading to data leaks or even total system control. Imagine waking up to find your entire security setup compromised and your sensitive data exposed — absolutely devastating! Immediately patch to the latest versions available. Ensure that you secure your server configurations and limit access to sensitive files. Regularly audit your system to check for unauthorized changes and implement strong authentication practices. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in control in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00636 · 49.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization
Published
2025-08-24T01:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 AUG 01:14Z
    IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management incorrect authorization
    cvelistv5