CVE-2025-14807: IBM InfoSphere Information Server · Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax
Affects IBM InfoSphere Information ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMInfoSphere Information Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (2)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately assess their IBM InfoSphere Information Server deployments to identify affected versions (11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6). In the absence of an official patch, implement strict input validation and sanitization on HTTP headers at the network perimeter using web application firewalls (WAFs) or reverse proxies to block malicious HOST header values. Monitor HTTP traffic for anomalous header patterns indicative of injection attempts. Restrict access to the InfoSphere server to trusted networks and enforce HTTPS to protect header integrity during transmission. Regularly review and update security policies related to HTTP header handling. Engage with IBM support for updates on patches or hotfixes and apply them promptly once available. Conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize signs of exploitation and respond swiftly. Finally, implement comprehensive logging and alerting to detect and investigate suspicious activities related to HTTP header manipulation.
Description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.