CVE-2025-14687 is a vulnerability identified in IBM Db2 Intelligence Center versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.2. The root cause is the improper enforcement of security controls on the client side rather than the server side, classified under CWE-602 (Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security). This design flaw allows an authenticated user with legitimate access to circumvent intended authorization restrictions by manipulating client-side controls, thereby performing unauthorized actions that should be blocked by the server. The vulnerability does not expose confidential data or disrupt availability but compromises data integrity by enabling unauthorized modifications or operations. The CVSS v3.1 score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring privileges but no user interaction. No public exploits or patches are currently available, indicating a window of exposure. The vulnerability underscores the importance of enforcing all security decisions on the server side to prevent client manipulation. IBM Db2 Intelligence Center is a business intelligence and analytics platform integrated with IBM Db2 databases, widely used in enterprise environments for data reporting and decision-making. Exploitation could allow malicious insiders or compromised accounts to escalate privileges or perform unauthorized queries or configurations, potentially impacting business operations and data integrity.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to data integrity within business intelligence and analytics environments. Unauthorized actions could lead to inaccurate reporting, unauthorized data manipulation, or configuration changes that affect decision-making processes. Organizations in sectors such as finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, and government that rely heavily on IBM Db2 Intelligence Center for critical analytics are particularly vulnerable. The risk is heightened in environments where user privilege management is lax or where multiple users have authenticated access. Although confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the integrity compromise could indirectly affect compliance with data governance regulations such as GDPR if data accuracy is compromised. Additionally, unauthorized changes could disrupt business workflows or lead to erroneous strategic decisions. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability is publicized.

1. Monitor IBM’s security advisories closely and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available to address CVE-2025-14687. 2. Until patches are released, restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary, especially limiting access to sensitive functions within Db2 Intelligence Center. 3. Implement strict role-based access control (RBAC) and regularly review user permissions to prevent privilege escalation. 4. Employ network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to the Db2 Intelligence Center to trusted users and systems only. 5. Use application-layer monitoring and logging to detect anomalous or unauthorized actions within the platform, enabling early detection of exploitation attempts. 6. Conduct security awareness training for administrators and users to recognize and report suspicious activities. 7. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions that can detect and block client-side manipulation attempts. 8. Review and harden client-side code and configurations where possible to reduce the attack surface related to client-side enforcement flaws.