CVE-2025-14753: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Cloud Pak for Data
CVE-2025-14753 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Data version 5.1.2. It allows a remote attacker to use specially crafted URL requests with directory traversal sequences (/../) to access arbitrary files on the system. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that permits remote attackers to traverse directories by sending URL requests containing "dot dot" sequences (/../). This can lead to unauthorized viewing of arbitrary files on the affected system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and does not require user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious URL requests containing directory traversal patterns.
CVE-2025-14753: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Cloud Pak for Data
Description
CVE-2025-14753 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Data version 5.1.2. It allows a remote attacker to use specially crafted URL requests with directory traversal sequences (/../) to access arbitrary files on the system. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
IBM
Cloud Pak for Data
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that permits remote attackers to traverse directories by sending URL requests containing "dot dot" sequences (/../). This can lead to unauthorized viewing of arbitrary files on the affected system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and does not require user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious URL requests containing directory traversal patterns.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T20:57:21.492Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aadb77055bf5e2cf59e6402
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 22:13:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 22:14:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 04:01:24 UTC
Views: 4
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