CVE-2025-0966 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affecting IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7. This vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing a remote attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to inject specially crafted SQL statements into the backend database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L). Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to view, add, modify, or delete sensitive data stored within the backend database of the InfoSphere Information Server. The impact on confidentiality is high, as unauthorized data disclosure is possible, while integrity and availability impacts are low to moderate, given the potential for data modification and limited disruption. The vulnerability scope is unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the nature of SQL injection vulnerabilities and the critical role of InfoSphere Information Server in enterprise data integration and governance make this a significant risk. The absence of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation and monitoring.

For European organizations, the exploitation of CVE-2025-0966 could lead to significant data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, and potential disruption of data integration workflows. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is widely used in large enterprises and government agencies for data warehousing, ETL (extract, transform, load) processes, and data governance. A successful attack could expose sensitive personal data protected under GDPR, leading to regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, compromised data integrity could affect business intelligence, reporting accuracy, and operational decision-making. The availability impact, while rated low to moderate, could still disrupt critical data pipelines, affecting business continuity. Given the remote exploitability and lack of user interaction required, attackers could automate attacks, increasing the risk of widespread impact. The vulnerability could also be leveraged as a foothold for further lateral movement within networks, especially in environments where InfoSphere is integrated with other critical systems.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting network access to the IBM InfoSphere Information Server instance to trusted IP addresses and internal networks only, minimizing exposure to external attackers. 2. Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements where possible to prevent injection of malicious SQL commands. 3. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual or suspicious SQL queries indicative of injection attempts. 4. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules designed to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting InfoSphere endpoints. 5. Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing focused on SQL injection vectors within the InfoSphere environment. 6. Coordinate with IBM support channels to obtain patches or workarounds as soon as they become available and apply them promptly. 7. Review and enforce the principle of least privilege for database and application accounts used by InfoSphere to limit the potential damage from exploitation. 8. Establish incident response procedures specifically addressing potential data breaches originating from InfoSphere vulnerabilities.